Throughout the discussion about what all Capstones should be, I was struck by the wide range of personalities and personal styles in the class. This has become more evident after reading the Capstone Ideas from the blogs.
The discussions were good because I like that a lot of different views were expressed. Capstones as a whole should have the ability to express the entire range of students skill sets. One student might feel comfortable pushing themselves in a very off-the-wall way, while another student might feel comfortable pushing themselves in a very structured way. I think all the Capstone ideas have the potential to grow into something amazing with more breath and depth then the original idea without loss. The projects might be radically different, but each of the students might personally stretch themselves equally. I just hope that is reflected in the projects and appreciated by those who view the Capstones.
In terms of my own Capstone, the class discussion was an opportunity for inspiration, but I didn't feel any "ah ha" moments, which is perfectly normal and acceptable. The blog posts reminded me of some of my own long-held interests.
I'm not sure if I should use the inspiration from my fellow classmates to further my own ideas, or to join them in a joint project. At this point, I'm not sure which avenue I would be most passionate about.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Her Morning Elegance Video
One of my examples was a stop motion video.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HXUhShhmY
Behind the Scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=JKptYcQuKxc
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HXUhShhmY
Behind the Scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=JKptYcQuKxc
Saturday, August 27, 2011
What a Captone Should Have / Early Capstone Ideas
What is a Capstone?
I think a Capstone should show the student has thought about the subject matter in great depth and from many different angles. I think that the project should have a message, not something that is done “just because.”
The Capstone should be accessible to a wide audience. The project itself should have enough depth to be understood on the surface and have more for those who want to go deeper.
The Capstone should push the student. If they have mastered everything in the Capstone before they start, it is not a Capstone. The student should stretch themselves in one or multiple areas, technical, storytelling, etc. The area of growth can be more personal: By doing this project the student wants to explore an area of knowledge they are interested in on a deeper, more meaningful level.
Two semesters should be taken to have enough time to allow the Capstone to develop, such as having more depth. The time also allows the Capstone to grow and change from the original idea into a stronger Capstone that might not have been even thought of at the beginning
Capstone Ideas
1. Each type of storytelling has a structure no matter the media. I would like to tell a story that takes elements from many structures and combines them into something new.
Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ue1AXSzyw
2. I would like to create a story where all the elements used in the story serve the story. There will be no “Wow, I should do that just because it looks neat.” It has to serve the story.
Example: Kill Bill Vol. 1. Kill Bill creates it’s own rules. It blends Quentin Tarantino’s over the top storytelling elements with martial arts movies where people are performing feats of superhuman ability. It works because they set the rules and then follow them to create an interesting world to tell the story.
3. I would like to create a project that plays with labels and the benefit of an accepting mentally: “Good, Bad, Light, Darkness, and the Balance are all labels that in some cases can be useful, and others can get in the way. It depends on the situation and the person applying the label.
Examples
A. Meditation and Buddhist teachings: One of the tenants stressed multiple times is “Allow, allow, allow.” This means accept things as they are, and observe events both in the outside world and personal inside world with a clear mind. With a clear mind the action will be a “mindful” movement rather than a conditioned reaction that the person might not be aware of.
B. Silence of the Lambs: Dr. Hannibal Lector is a villain who does unspeakable things, but he is put into a “hero” role with the audience because he has a code, and is helping the police in his own unique way to apprehend a man of greater evil.
I think a Capstone should show the student has thought about the subject matter in great depth and from many different angles. I think that the project should have a message, not something that is done “just because.”
The Capstone should be accessible to a wide audience. The project itself should have enough depth to be understood on the surface and have more for those who want to go deeper.
The Capstone should push the student. If they have mastered everything in the Capstone before they start, it is not a Capstone. The student should stretch themselves in one or multiple areas, technical, storytelling, etc. The area of growth can be more personal: By doing this project the student wants to explore an area of knowledge they are interested in on a deeper, more meaningful level.
Two semesters should be taken to have enough time to allow the Capstone to develop, such as having more depth. The time also allows the Capstone to grow and change from the original idea into a stronger Capstone that might not have been even thought of at the beginning
Capstone Ideas
1. Each type of storytelling has a structure no matter the media. I would like to tell a story that takes elements from many structures and combines them into something new.
Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ue1AXSzyw
2. I would like to create a story where all the elements used in the story serve the story. There will be no “Wow, I should do that just because it looks neat.” It has to serve the story.
Example: Kill Bill Vol. 1. Kill Bill creates it’s own rules. It blends Quentin Tarantino’s over the top storytelling elements with martial arts movies where people are performing feats of superhuman ability. It works because they set the rules and then follow them to create an interesting world to tell the story.
3. I would like to create a project that plays with labels and the benefit of an accepting mentally: “Good, Bad, Light, Darkness, and the Balance are all labels that in some cases can be useful, and others can get in the way. It depends on the situation and the person applying the label.
Examples
A. Meditation and Buddhist teachings: One of the tenants stressed multiple times is “Allow, allow, allow.” This means accept things as they are, and observe events both in the outside world and personal inside world with a clear mind. With a clear mind the action will be a “mindful” movement rather than a conditioned reaction that the person might not be aware of.
B. Silence of the Lambs: Dr. Hannibal Lector is a villain who does unspeakable things, but he is put into a “hero” role with the audience because he has a code, and is helping the police in his own unique way to apprehend a man of greater evil.
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