Unit 9 · Project 1
Proposal & Blueprints
Your capstone proposal is a formal document that describes what you plan to make, why you chose it, what skills from the year it draws on, what materials you'll need, and a realistic timeline. It must be approved before you begin making anything. The blueprints are technical drawings (digital or hand-drawn) that show the dimensions, structure, and design of your planned piece. Think of the proposal as your pitch and the blueprints as your plan.
Objectives
- 1Proposal includes: project description, skill connections, materials list, and timeline
- 2Blueprints show at least 2 views (front and side, or top and front)
- 3All dimensions labeled
- 4Proposal approved by teacher before construction begins
Materials
- Computer for writing the proposal
- Graph paper or digital tool for blueprints
- Reference images for your chosen project type
Tips & Techniques
1Choose a project that genuinely excites you — you'll spend 3 weeks on it
2Be realistic about your timeline — build in extra time for things going wrong
3The more detailed your proposal, the easier the build will be
4Look back at your favorite projects from the year for inspiration
Lesson Videos
Capstone Proposal Workshop
11 minHow to write your proposal, create blueprints, and plan your capstone project.