What you'll build
Write a three-minute script for your capstone demo, record one take of yourself reading it, and watch it back. The point is to feel the awkward, not avoid it.
Requirements
The must-do parts. If any are missing, we'll ask you to take another pass.
- Write a script of about 250–350 words for a three-minute demo of your capstone.
- Cover three things in order: what the project does, one decision you made and why, what you'd add next.
- Record yourself reading it once — phone camera is fine, screen recording is fine.
- Watch the recording back and write down two things you'll change before Demo Day.
Bonus, if you're feeling brave
- Re-record once after your first review and compare the two takes.
- Time the recording. Aim for between 2:30 and 3:30.
Where to start
Copy this scaffold into a new file. You don't have to use it — it's just a friendly nudge.
demo-script.md
# Capstone demo script
## What this project does (about 60–90 seconds)
Hi, I'm <your name>. This project is <one sentence about the problem>...
## A decision I made (about 60–90 seconds)
The interesting decision I made was <one decision> because <one reason>...
## What I'd add next (about 30–60 seconds)
If I had another week, the first thing I'd add is <one specific thing>.
---
## After the first take — two things to change
1.
2.How we'll grade it
Four checks, four points. Three or above is passing — we'll ask you to revise anything we can't tick.
| Check | What we look for | Pt |
|---|---|---|
| Script exists | Around 250–350 words, three parts, no padding. | 1 |
| Recorded once | There is an actual recording, not just notes about doing one. | 1 |
| Self-review | Two specific changes are written down after watching the take. | 1 |
| Honest about time | You note whether it landed inside the 3-minute window. | 1 |