For the Full Document visit the TUHSD website. ( Below is the cliffnotes)

What is a Capstone?

A capstone project is a project-based learning opportunity for a student to showcase the culmination of their knowledge while fostering real world skills and experience. Capstone projects are often utilized in higher education to prepare students for career success. The State Arts Proficiency Seal capstone process should guide students to plan and execute a student-led artistic project of their choice. Capstone projects can also encourage students to connect to community or outside-of-school learning opportunities. The project and process should encourage learners to apply their knowledge and

mastery of the Arizona Arts Education Standards in a way that interests them and furthers their individual goals. Through the student capstone project, students should demonstrate their artistic literacy through their ability to Create, Perform/Present/Produce, Connect, and Respond as an artist.

Timeline

The capstone project will take place during the student’s final year of study, allowing the student to infuse their capstone project with the culmination of their artistic learning in a meaningful way.

Senior Capstone Project Elements

The capstone process will include the following elements:

● Capstone Arts Advisor (Teacher) Assignment or Selection

● Student Capstone Project Proposal-Must receive Arts Advisor Approval.

● Capstone Project clarification:

● The Project could be either parallel (for a grade) or additional (not for a grade).

● Project can be an extension of a classroom assignment

● Project will be evaluated by the Arts Advisor (Teacher) using the rubric in this handbook

● Opportunity for students to engage in the Arizona Arts Education Standards and Create, Perform/Present/Produce, Connect, and Respond through their Artistic Voice

● Periodic Progress Check-ins between Student & Capstone Arts Advisor

● Final public Performance/Presentation/or Product

● Capstone Project Evaluation & Assessment (See Capstone Appendix B: Project Rubric) to be completed by Arts Advisor

● Student Statement/Reflection on the Process & Product (See Capstone Appendix B: Project Rubr to be turned into Arts Advisor by April 1st.

To earn the TUHSD Seal of Arts Proficiency students must complete the following criteria.

Step 1: Complete TUHSD Seal of Arts Proficiency Application (see website for district deadline).

-Download and examine the Arts Seal of Proficiency Student Handbook

NOTE: Application and Handbook are available on-line on the TUHSD Student Website

Step 2: Course and G.P.A. Completion Verification

- Meet with your Arts Advisor or counselor or check your unofficial transcripts on Synergy to verify

Fine Arts Courses and Cumulative G.P.A

Step 3: Turn in Senior Capstone Project Proposal to Arts Advisor for Approval

-Complete Senior Capstone Proposal and discuss with Arts Advisor

-Arts advisor must review proposal, provide feedback and accept proposal before the student begins the Capstone Project

Step 4: Arts Extra-Curricular Activities Log Sheet (Appendix A: Student Handbook)

-Due Date: TBA (around April)

-Completed log sheet with appropriate number of hours and signatures. Must be turned into Arts Advisor by April 1st.

Step 5: Create a Capstone Project - Capstone Project (Appendix B: Student Handbook)

-Due Date: TBA (around April)

-Refer to the Capstone Project Description and Rubric to guide you at the start, during, and conclusion

of your project. You must score 12 points or higher on the rubric. Capstone Project must be completed

by April 1st. Remember, you should have your mentor teacher advise you on the following parts of

your project:

▪ Design Process, Project details and Proposal

▪ Presentation /Performance

▪ Artistic Statement/Reflection