The capstone experience: five principles for a connected curriculum

Abstract

This chapter’s focus is on the redesign and re-imagining of a selection of final-year capstone units in the Bachelor of Arts program at the University of Melbourne. In response to the Connectedness Learning Approach, we describe the five principles that were our blueprint for reinterpreting the capstone as a sequence of authentic, reflective, creative, celebratory and networked experiences. Further, we view connectedness as having broader social and industrial implications beyond just purely reinforcing disciplinary knowledge. Therefore, we see a need for capstone subjects to incorporate authentic experiences that emphasise creativity, social mindedness and critical awareness. By sharing ins..