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Essential Question: How can we leverage our cumulative Media Arts knowledge and
skills to create impactful and innovative capstone projects that showcase our mastery and
creative vision?
Concepts: Capstone project, reflection on prior learning, goal setting, creative
exploration, CompetesEDU platform
Materials: Examples of successful capstone projects, presentation tools, internet access
for CompetesEDU
Vocabulary: Capstone
Learning Goals:
o Students will reflect on their Media Arts journey and set ambitious goals for 12th
grade.
o Students will be introduced to the 12th-grade curriculum, including the capstone
project options and expectations.
Learning Objectives:
o Identify key skills, knowledge, and creative growth achieved in previous years
o Articulate their areas of interest and aspirations for their final year in Media Arts
o Understand the significance of the capstone project and explore various project
options
o Become familiar with the 12th-grade curriculum and expectations
Learning Outcomes:
o Students will create a "Media Arts Capstone Vision" presentation or document,
outlining their goals, aspirations, and potential project ideas for the year
o Students will actively participate in class discussions about the 12th-grade
curriculum and capstone project options
Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion about their Media Arts journey thus far,
emphasizing growth, challenges, and areas for further exploration. Encourage students to
share their expectations and aspirations for their capstone year
Demonstration: Showcase examples of successful capstone projects from previous years
or other inspiring media works to spark ideas and set the tone for the year. Review how to
navigate and use the CompetesEDU platform, highlighting any new features or
functionalities
Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in brainstorming potential capstone project
ideas, considering their interests, skills, and the impact they want to create. Help them
identify potential resources, technologies, and collaborative opportunities
Doing (Independent Practice): Students create their "Media Arts Capstone Vision"
presentation or document, outlining their goals, aspirations, and potential project ideas for
the year
Reflection: Students write a reflective journal entry about their Media Arts journey and
their vision for their capstone project
Connection: Students share their "Media Arts Capstone Vision" on CompetesEDU,
inviting comments and feedback from their peers
Essential Question: What impactful and innovative media arts project can I create to
showcase my mastery of skills, passion, and creative vision?
Concepts: Capstone project, project ideation, research, proposal development, goal
setting, audience identification, technical requirements.
Materials: Brainstorming tools (whiteboards, sticky notes), project proposal templates,
online research resources, media creation tools (as needed for concept visualization)
Vocabulary: Proposal
Learning Goals: Students will explore potential capstone project ideas, conduct in-depth
research, and develop detailed project proposals.
Learning Objectives:
o Brainstorm a variety of capstone project ideas that align with their interests, skills,
and learning goals
o Conduct research on potential topics, exploring feasibility, resources, and
potential impact
o Develop detailed project proposals, outlining their concept, goals, target audience,
technical requirements, and timeline
Learning Outcomes:
o Students will create and submit a comprehensive capstone project proposal to the
teacher for feedback and approval
Discussion: Discuss the significance of the capstone project and its role in showcasing
their cumulative learning and creative potential. Review the project requirements and
expectations, emphasizing the importance of choosing a project that is both challenging
and personally meaningful.
Demonstration: Showcase examples of successful capstone projects from previous
years, highlighting the variety of media forms and creative approaches students can take.
Demonstrate how to conduct effective research and develop a well-structured project
proposal
Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in brainstorming and refining their capstone
project ideas. Help them identify potential challenges and resources, and encourage them
to think critically about their project's purpose and impact
Doing (Independent Practice): Students conduct further research on their chosen topics
and develop detailed project proposals, outlining their concept, goals, target audience,
technical requirements, timeline, and potential challenges
Reflection: Students reflect on their project ideas and the proposal development process,
ensuring their projects align with their passions and learning goals
Connection: Students share their project proposals on CompetesEDU, seeking feedback
and suggestions from their peers and the teacher
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