Capstone Experience
Bring your learning to life through real-world projects that showcase your creativity, technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
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The capstone is your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice.
Working in teams or individually, you’ll take on a substantial project that mirrors the challenges you’ll face in the workplace. From exploring the problem space to developing requirements, designing solutions and building prototypes, the capstone allows you to demonstrate both your technical expertise and your ability to collaborate and manage projects.
Your project may take the form of a mobile app, a game, a digital exhibit, a visualization or a set of interactive tools. Along the way, you’ll refine your project management, communication and presentation skills while working with faculty mentors. Each semester concludes with the Capstone Festival, where you’ll showcase your work to peers, faculty and industry guests, a valuable step in launching your career or preparing for graduate study.
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Integrated Learning, Real-World Design
The capstone brings your technical and creative skills together. You’ll move through the entire development cycle while tackling projects that reflect the challenges of professional practice.
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Building Skills for Your Career
The capstone strengthens the skills employers value most. You’ll refine your project management abilities, practice collaboration in team environments and learn to communicate your work effectively.
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Showcasing Your Work at the Capstone Festival
Each semester, the Capstone Festival celebrates student innovation. Present your work through demonstrations, exhibits or presentations, gaining public-speaking confidence while building a portfolio.
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