Capstone Projects
Projects Related to the M.S. in Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts
The graduate capstone project represents the culmination of students’ work in the M.S.in Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts program, bringing together the knowledge, skills and insights developed throughout their coursework. Each student designs and executes a professionally focused project that reflects both academic rigor and real-world application.
Capstone projects emphasize the creation of original media or communication artifacts grounded in research and strategic thinking. Students also complete a comprehensive assessment report, evaluating the impact, effectiveness and outcomes of their work—demonstrating both creative and analytical mastery as they prepare to advance in their field.
2025 Projects
"Starcatching with Amanda"
Amanda Chodnicki
This project represented a mock public relations campaign for Seton Hall University's Spring 2025 production of Peter and the Starcatcher. "Starcatching with Amanda" consisted of three documentary-style videos, focusing on the before, during and after of the show's production. These videos were posted on a vimeo account. Additionally, an X account was created to outsource engagement, as well as posting/reposting updates within the theater industry and Broadway community. A weekly blog series, titled "Amanda's Starcatching Chronicles' was made to update readers and audience members on the project process, as well as Amanda's progress as a master's student.
OpenPath
Brandon Apicella
This project aimed to create a working proof-of-concept of a learning app about accessible design and disability rights. Accompanying this POC is a marketing pitch presentation aimed at clients or developers that would potentially bring this app to market.
2024 Projects
Podcast Series: Pirate Passage: Life Beyond the Game
Justin Oosterwyk
Pirate Passage: Life Beyond the Game at Seton Hall is a podcast discussing the transition from being a student-athlete and moving on to the real world.Each episode includes lively conversations and advice or student-athletes who are moving from college into their professional careers. Conversation partners include Jack Leavitt, Melissa Bellomy, Jodi Brooks, John Yablonski, Pete Economou, Danielle Zanzalari, Abby Wingo, Walker Parra, Jonathan Luders, and Mike Dadona.
The Memory Project
Jacquelyn Deppe
Using visual items from the Archives and Special Collections Center at Seton Hall University, alumni were invited to engage with the University in a new and unique way. During Reunion Weekend in June 2024, alumni had an opportunity to browse through old photographs and yearbooks. They were then given an opportunity to record their reactions and college memories as an audio clip. Visual items and the audio recording were assembled into a digital display.
