2020-21 Capstone Projects
Agriculture and Design
In Agriculture and Design, we will examine our food system through the lens of our unique environment and the agricultural system that fully sustained a thriving Native Hawaiian population. In addition, we will analyze our current industrial food production methods and experiment with alternative systems of regenerative agriculture that renew and restore the land. Through a deepening of our understanding of food, farming and our relationship with the land, we will design and implement projects, products, and outcomes that serve our community and the environment.
Willie Quayle
Art, Culture, and Community
How can art reflect or create our sense of identity, culture, and community? Through personalized class investigations into relevant contemporary artists, this question will be explored and dissected through a medium of the students choice (painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, video). Students will propose an independent exploration that will ultimately culminate in a multi media installation. These projects will serve as a tool to affirm cultural identity and contribute to social engagement with the HPA community at large.
Sally Lundburg
Applications of Ecology and Evolution
Tani Wright Cordova
Data-Driven Entrepreneurship
Success in the modern world requires both hard and soft skills. Data drives all our lives, even if most of us don’t know how. Yet data analysis, by itself, is insufficient. It needs to occur within the context of customer development and analytical decision making. This capstone aims to help you develop a wide range of entrepreneurial skills and competencies that will be crucial for your future success in a wide range of fields. Your future starts now.
Mark Ravaglia
Global Politics and Policy Implementation
Our goal is to recognize and magnify influence on the global stage through direct and legitimate means. To accomplish this goal, students will examine and select a social conflict impacting our global community and then create a public policy outcome to assist in its rectification. This course’s outcomes will assist students interested in shaping various global affairs, ranging from politics to business and many avenues in between.
Eric Mumau
Activism Through Music
Mario Flores
Migrations of Moananuiākea
Pualani Lincoln
Sustainability Through Action
Greg McKenna
Independent
Daena Craven
Aaron Schorn
The Art of the Story
The Art of Story is centered around creative writing and editing skills that will allow each student to learn the important craft of storytelling in their chosen medium. As humans, we are “wired for story,” and strong storytelling skills give students an edge in all aspects of life. We will begin with the foundational skills of storytelling and writing techniques and then begin the work of learning through experience. We will also explore design, publishing, publicity, and social media from the standpoint of a writer. Students will have time in-class for writing.
Jeff Mix