Focuses on the development of a comprehensive design and visual
communication project. Students will engage in increased self-
directed research, writing, and making that will include topical
research, visual exploration, application of research, advanced
execution, and may include sustained investigation of specific
skills and techniques.
Athena Title
Graphic Design Senior Capstone
Prerequisite
ARGD 4060 or ARGD 4060S or ARGD 4070 or ARGD 3330
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will hone skills in defining problems based on a broad, given topic and to think flexibly in producing visual solutions to the problem.
Students will learn to research and execute a cohesive final project while further developing skills and competencies in problem-solving.
Students will apply visual communication solutions across various media.
Students will learn to engage others in review of one’s work and general discussions of design.
Students will prepare for and promote a group exhibition or other shared capstone experience.
Students will learn to participate in the collaborative culture of the studio, including speaking and writing critically about your design and that of peers.
Students will develop skills to work more independently and in a self-directed manner in building much of the work for the portfolio that will help graduates enter creative practice. This includes being highly organized and developing a personalized project schedule to stay on track.
Topical Outline
Define a project within a given topic or prompt, choose the best format and media for a particular communication goal, organize and schedule time, and set and meet interim goals
Thorough research and problem-identification related to a broad topic or prompt
Delivery of a well-designed and thorough mid-term presentation explaining topic and problem
Development of a final capstone project, including completion of all intermediate assignments and meeting deadlines on all phases, including ideation, prototyping, execution, refinement, and production
Competently execute project components, making considerations for application across media to bridge physical and digital user experiences
Presentation of work in progress at all scheduled reviews and participation in discussion, critique, and in collaborative peer feedback
Generate content for and complete design of a thorough project process book documenting research, process, and outcomes
Completion of requirements for course capstone activity, such as group exhibition or review
