Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - CA 452 D100

Capstone Projects (5)

Class Number: 6526

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 451.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Supports the production and presentation of capstone projects from the theatre and performance area. These projects are student-led and grounded in their unique creative research on emergent and individualized methodologies for contemporary performance making. Projects supported range from collaborative ensemble creations to solo performances.

COURSE DETAILS:

Part two of a two part series of classes culminating in a final Capstone Project. Students will collect the full body of research completed in the prior term to realize a final presentation of thier individual, student-led creative research project.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:


  • To develop the skills neccesary to lead a team of collaborators in fully realzing a short peice of student-led performance. 
  • To evaluate, post-performance, the successes, gaps and challenges of a new work. 
  • To develop the aestheitc and formal tools needed for a future creative practice. 

Grading

  • Delivery of Full Technical Rider for Final Project 20%
  • Participation 20%
  • Final Capstone Project 40%
  • Final written Summary of Process and Realized Project 20%

NOTES:

We all enter this space as collaborators. Each individual is responsible for the production and maintenance of its trajectory. This requires full attendance and participation in scheduled classes and presentations.  

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Students arrive on time for scheduled classes and any studio work and rehearsal outside of class. Absences or lateness will adversely affect the final grade. 5 mins of lateness equals 1 full absence. We will always start on the agreed upon time. Notify the instructor or collaborators in advance of all absences. 2% of the final grade is reduced for every absence without reason.
  • All assignments are prepared and completed on time (i.e. readings completed in full, materials prepared for presentations, etc.).
  • Everyone participates in group discussions and presentations. We hold each other accountable in the studio and to appropriate behaviour.
  • Individual research and group studio practice outside of the scheduled class times will be required.
  • Avoid wearing scents.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.