Final Project Schedule & Directions
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**Assignment:** Final Project Proposal

**Lecture Slides:** `Final Project Overview <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JBAnjI4U1XlSjJ6rPkku0gVBdwwQlCuE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116833000630199851799&rtpof=true&sd=true>`_

**Rubric:** `Final Project Rubric <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JdIppC1S4bj4yeZbd9zm9Q1xBVgj7ydUSrw18KlayaI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7qpeu3aa2m>`_

**Project Overview:**

The final project is your opportunity to apply everything you've learned in CS123 to create something unique with Pupper. You'll have four weeks to develop, implement, and present your project.

**Project Timeline:**

Week 8 (11/10-11/14):
    - Project brainstorm session **Monday, 11/10** (attendance required)
    - **Meet with TA** for 15 minutes over Zoom between 11/11-11/14
    - Project proposal due **Thursday, 11/14 at 11:59 PM**
    - Check out some project ideas `here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vTYDniGllDyuABr1BxE2CVKiqiauncjWslB0OwzPIbk/edit?usp=sharing>`_

Week 9 (11/17-11/21):
    - Project work session **Monday, 11/17** (attendance required)
    - Continue implementation
    - OHs available for project support

Thanksgiving Break (11/24-11/30):
    - Thanksgiving week - limited support available
    - Continue implementation

Week 10 & Finals Week (12/1-12/10):
    - Progress checkpoint **Monday, 12/1** (attendance required)
    - Demonstrate current progress to instructors/TAs
    - Final implementation week
    - Final demo video due **Monday, 12/8 at 11:59 PM**
    - **Demo Day: Wednesday, 12/10 at 7:00 PM, room B90** (big lecture next to our normal classroom)

**Grading Breakdown:**
    - Project Proposal: 20%
    - Progress Checkpoint: 20%
    - Final Demo Video: 30%
    - Demo Day Presentation: 30%

**Important Notes:**
    - **No late days** allowed for any final project components
    - Failure to submit on time results in **0** for that component
    - Regular office hours available for project support
    - Extra hardware requests must be discussed during TA meetings

For detailed requirements, project ideas, and advice, please see: :doc:`../../final-project/fall-25/final_project_overview`