Class Discussion Week of 8-30-11

In class, we discussed what we each thought capstones were like. Some thought that they were culminations of knowledge. Some thought they were appeals to employers. Others thought they were tests of our strengths and risk-taking capabilities. However, Ms. Lykins(since there's someone already named Beth in the class) stated that it should also involve our interests/hobbies in some way. I myself like drawing, surfing the Web, video games, and food, but I don't know how to channel all of these in choosing the "perfect" Capstone project for me.

I had told the class that one of my ideas was to make an 3D Haunted House tour in the AVL lab as a Capstone, but also that I didn't have much experience in 3D and that I had to avoid copyrighted music. Some students had told me about free 3D models and about asking someone else to collaborate with me in making the 3D. There is a student named Max Burton who could help me in 3D, but I didn't know what his schedule would be like. Ms. Lykins told me to try and use Royalty-free Music and sounds to avoid copyright, but what if the royalty-free music sites want me to pay money?

I got some solutions, but they raise questions within themselves. Maybe I need to speak with Ms. Lykins in private some more.