Week 15 • December 16, 2026

Final Submission

The Signature Project is complete. Submit the final motion package, process archive, case study, and collected project files.

Discord Google Drive Signature Brief

The Finish Line

This submission should feel like a professional portfolio package. You are not only turning in an animation; you are showing the concept, process, design system, final deliverables, and your ability to manage a long-form project.

Lane-Specific Final Standard

Lane 1: Brand Motion System

  • Main brand spot feels client-ready.
  • Logo, type, color, and motion system are consistent.
  • Supporting assets look like a real campaign package.

Lane 2: Story / Explainer Film

  • Main film communicates the idea clearly.
  • Story, pacing, captions, and visual metaphors support comprehension.
  • Supporting assets extend or promote the explanation.

Lane 3: Culture / Entertainment Package

  • Main piece has a memorable hook, rhythm, and payoff.
  • Visual world feels distinct and portfolio-worthy.
  • Supporting assets feel ready for a launch, event, show, artist, or campaign.

Final Deliverables Checklist

Part 1: Main Motion Piece

  • Final .MP4 or .MOV render.
  • Clean audio mix, captions/type, and final polish.
  • Correct resolution and export settings.
  • Watch the final export before submitting.

Part 2: Supporting Assets

  • 3-5 supporting motion assets, cutdowns, title cards, posters, thumbnails, or system pieces.
  • Assets should feel connected to the main piece.
  • Export each asset separately and label clearly.

Part 3: Process + Case Study PDF

  • Project brief, audience, and lane.
  • Research, moodboards, styleframes, boards, motion tests, and animatic.
  • Final deliverables shown together.
  • Short reflection on what changed and what you learned.

Part 4: Collected Project Folder

  • Use After Effects Collect Files when possible.
  • Include assets, fonts, audio, renders, and source files.
  • Remove unused junk and clearly name folders.
  • Zip the complete root folder.
⚠️ Submission Pitfall

Do not upload only the .AEP file. If your assets are missing, the project is incomplete. Submit the final render separately from the zipped source package.

NCAD Submission Standard

Capstone2_FINAL_StudentName_SignatureProject_YYYYMMDD_v01

Final due: Sunday, December 20. Upload the final render, supporting assets, process/case study PDF, and collected project folder.

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