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DSGN 296 Capstone Team Project

4 credits
Students in this course will work as a team to develop and complete a multidisciplinary portfolio project. Under the guidance of a multimedia faculty instructor, students collaboratively set and implement learning objectives, timelines, in-progress critique methods, and deliverable goals. The team project will consider and document all steps in the design process from research and concept to final deliverables and presentation, showcasing the abilities of a student to successfully work as part of a team to produce a relevant industry project.

Prerequisites: One of the following: DSGN 241 , DSGN 242 , DSGN 246 , DSGN 268 , GAME 182 , GAME 215 , or instructor permission

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Self-assess strengths and weaknesses in working with a team, such as interpersonal skills, communication skills, and roles within an organizational structure
  • Clarify personal strengths in style, technique and conceptual development
  • Self-assess for skill gaps in technical abilities
  • Utilize constructive criticism as an opportunity to improve project work or skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency in working across software applications and technologies as necessary to meet an end project goal
  • Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
  • Produce a comprehensive and portfolio-ready project including discovery, concept development, iteration and design, and final deliverable
  • Accurately describe personal contributions to a team project


Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40