Course Description
In a collaborative setting, Emerging Media Masters students implement project management strategies to finalize and debut their Capstone Project. Students conduct user experience testing and execute data-driven improvements to their digital product. Finally, students debut their professional portfolio and pitch their Capstone Project in an end-of-semester showcase.
Athena Title
Emerging Media Capstone
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in JRMC 7016, JRMC 7016S
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Pre or Corequisite
(JRMC 7011 or JRMC 7011E) and (JRMC 7013 or JRMC 7013E) and (JRMC 7014 or JRMC 7014E)
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
-Demonstrate a deep understanding of the theories and practices of emerging media, including emerging technologies, platforms, and trends -Conduct user experience testing and analyze data to gain insights on usability issues and findings; leverage insights to iterate on the Capstone project’s development and design -Finalize and debut Emerging Media Capstone Project -Finalize and debut a professional portfolio showcasing accomplishments and skill sets
Topical Outline
i. User Experience Testing: Execute UX testing, collect and analyze data, and prepare a comprehensive report communicating the results. ii. Capstone Iteration: Leverage insights from UX testing to implement specific improvements supported by both quantitative and qualitative data. Finalize product development and design, moving from the beta version to 1.0 version. iii. Debut 1.0: Debut final 1.0 in a pitch presentation. Package and submit final iterations of all Capstone deliverables.
Syllabus
Public CV