Evidence of ability
A proof of ability is a small demonstration of a skill or capability that is indicative of your ability to complete a larger work using the same tools and techniques. If you struggle to complete a proof of ability for your intended project, you may need to rethink the scope of your work, or reduce the need for complex technical skills. You can still convey a compelling project idea by being resourceful and adaptable in the production approach when faced with insurmountable technical obstacles.
The proof itself depends on the type of project and media being used. However, there are standard ways of showing competency in a given craft. For specific recommendations for the project proof of ability, see the proof of concept sections at the bottom of the project categories pages.
Submission details
You will be creating and submitting a PDF presentation document which can be exported from either MS Word or PowerPoint, or the equivalent Google products with the following:
- Include an example of past work that is related to your project.
- Include a paragraph describing what you have learned since producing this work, and/or what you hope to improve upon for the upcoming project.
- Include new work that is representative of the skills and knowledge needed to complete the project.
- Include a paragraph describing what you already feel comfortable producing, and what knowledge of skills will need to be acquired to produce the capstone project as it is proposed.
- The new work should address the newest, most relevant, least familiar, or most difficult aspect of the project to demonstrate that you will be able to have success in completing the capstone project.
- Examples: See project categories pages Proof of Concept sections.
- Name the document lastname-proof-of-ability.pdf and include images, screenshots, and paragraph descriptions from step 1 and 2 by the due dates indicated on Canvas.
- Note: Do not submit a ZIP file with multiple files, rather compile your work into a single PDF presentation. You can include a screenshot and link to a single video reel compiling the work you wish to show if the work is time based, or screenshots and links to multiple videos. If your work is interactive, create a screenrecording video to document the function of the interaction with accompanying screenshot and link. All links should be accompanied by screenshots or images that act as a preview of the work.