CAPSTONE AT A GLANCE:

Phase I: Ideation & Research
December 2023 – January 30, 2024

Ideation & Research will consist of the formulation of the conceptual framework for your project, identification of a larger narrative “theme” or story, and the development/collection/creation of content and other raw materials.

Phase II: Content Shaping & Design Exploration
January 31, 2024 – February 27, 2024

Once a theme is defined, build and shape your content and ideate how you will represent your narrative(s) visually, or build your campaign. Investigate, sketch & rationalize how the medium is appropriate-to and reflective of your story. Exploit the unique affordances of each medium.

Phase III: Design Development
February 28, 2024 – March 20, 2024

Design Development will encompass the creation of multiple narrative contents (your “Story World”), the planning of a systems-oriented functional framework of three (3) distinct narratives that work independently and as a “whole” — the goal being: form/medium and content inextricably working together.

Phase IV: Implementation
March 21, 2024 – April 3, 2024

Design Implementation will involve the refinement of your narrative/s, the build-out of all technological requirements (i.e bookbinding, interactive prototyping/simulation, etc.) and the design and planning of your individual exhibition.

Phase V: Exhibition
April 7, 2024 – April 30, 2024

This is the Design Validation phase – exhibition installation, programming and documentation. It will focus on the completion of your Capstone, and the coordination and presentation of a cohesive transmedia narrative experience at the exhibition venue.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Coming Soon

 *Please note that you should also be advancing your personal branding materials and portfolio website over the course of this semester. There are a couple of times that we’ve allocated to review/touch base on your progress. It is important that each student is proactive about this work and manages their time responsibly to include its advancement. Final deliverables include this work.