What is a Capstone?

I envision a Capstone as the masterwork of an apprentice. It is the culmination of time, work, and effort in one's chosen academic field. I believe it is meant to be the pinnacle of academic achievement in a student's undergraduate studies in The School of New Media. It is also a benchmark for future employment; a small glimpse of future potential.

I also believe Capstones are an opportunity for the School of New Media staff and faculty to disect and evaluate the quality of work the school curriculum is providing students. Each project creates the opportunity for a discerning look at the makeup of the student body. These projects can provide valuable insight into the various factors that influenced exceptional student work. Capstones can help answer questions such as, which class plans, extra-curricular activities, backgrounds, and environments seem to exhibit a common thread amongst higher levels of creativity in projects and outstanding works in general. This data can then be applied to future course plans, classes, and general school environment and timelines. Capstones can also be valuable marketing tools, attracting prospective students considering the School of New Media.