Every programme at Gnarp ends with a capstone: a substantial piece of work in the student’s chosen field. Capstones are assessed by a panel of faculty, most of whom are awake. See the course catalogue for the full list of courses.
School of Applied Gravity
GRAV 420, Independent Study: The Kitchen Counter Observatory (6 credits).
Requirement: An original experiment, replicated at least once, with a written report and a demonstration at the Observatory.
Recent projects
Department of Enclosure Studies
ENCL 480, Capstone: Sitting in Something Too Small (6 credits).
Requirement: A field study of an object that is clearly too small, with photographic evidence and a period of occupancy.
Recent projects
Institute for Pursuit and Unattainable Objectives
PURS 450, The Unattainable Objective: Coping and Closure (6 credits).
Requirement: A reflective study of a pursuit, with an account of how it ended, and a treat.
Recent projects
Centre for Nocturnal Communication
NOCT 410, Yowling for Breakfast: Advanced Persuasion (6 credits).
Requirement: A public recital in the Great Hallway between 02:00 and 04:30, with a written commentary.
Recent projects
Faculty of Thresholds and Doorways
THRS 400, Seminar: Waiting to Be Let In (and Immediately Out) (6 credits).
Requirement: A seminar paper on a doorway of the student's choice, submitted when the student has decided.
Recent projects
Solar Patch Sciences
SOLR 405, Practicum in Patch Occupancy (6 credits).
Requirement: A logged practicum of patch occupancy, with hours recorded by the patch.