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VT II Documentary 
TV 3 Documentary
Students will be creating a documentary over the course. This will demonstrate the students skills in editing and broadcasting.
Rubric Code: D672W9
By PMeunier
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Public Rubric
Subject: Vocational  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric VT II Documentary
  Poor

50 pts

Fair

100 pts

Good

150 pts

Great

200 pts

Storyboard/Script

Poor

There's no script or storyboard. The story wanders. Reporter questions remain as narration or are replaced with graphics. No storyboard or script were turned in.
Fair

Script lacks focus and wanders; there is no clear beginning, middle or end. There is very little creativity and the story is very generic. Little research was done and there are incomplete supporting documents.
Good

The script has a clear beginning, middle and end but lacks a "hook." Some research was done for the project and is supported by notes. A storyboard and script were turned in with narration and soundbites written out.
Great

The script grabs attention from the start and is written ins a clear, active voice and is creative. The script matches the video and uses natural sound to enhance the story. A completed storyboard and script were turned in with narration and soundbites written out.
Interviews

Poor

Interviews are set up poorly with no attention to framing. Subjects are poorly lit. There was little to no planning and interviewees were not contacted before showing up with a camera.
Fair

Interviews are set up with little attention to framing, background or foreground. Shots are set too loose or too wide. The rule of thirds is sometimes followed and the subject is lit with natural lighting.
Good

Interviews are set up properly but framing is a bit loose with excessive headroom or lookroom. Background /foreground distract from the subject. Prepared most questions in advance.
Great

Interview subjects are not looking directly into the camera and have adequate lookroom and headroom. All questions were prepared in advance and appointments were scheduled for interviews. Subject is appropriately lit.
Audio

Poor

Audio is difficult to hear and music is over-driven. No mic was used and there're extra sounds.
Fair

Some audio is clear, set to appropriate levels and well mixed. A microphone was used limiting background noise. Mic cords are hidden and extra sounds are trimmed out of the final edit.
Good

Most audio is clear, set to appropriate levels and mixed. A microphone was used limiting background noise. Mic cords are hidden and extra sounds are trimmed out of the final edit.
Great

All audio is clear, set to appropriate levels, well mixed and panned. A microphone was used limiting background noise. Mic cords are hidden and extra sounds are trimmed out of the final edit.
B-Roll

Poor

There is no shot variety and the majority of the video is handheld with a lot of unmotivated camera movement.
Fair

There is little shot variety and the camera remains at the same angle most of the time. Some of the video is shaky and poorly framed. There is little tripod use
Good

There is shot variety and different angles are used but somewhat limited. Most shots are steady and well framed and a tripod was used for the majority as well as adherence to the rule of thirds.
Great

A wide variety of shots and angles contribute to the story. Video is rock-solid; moving shots are limited and serve a purpose when used. Shots are well framed and adhere to the rule of thirds.
Editing

Poor

Little time was spent editing and the final product looks rushed and slapped together.
Fair

Poorly edited with little attention to detail; several jump-cuts or flash-frames remain. Pacing, emotion and storyline are largely ignored.
Good

Edited well with minor errors; awkward pacing, some emotion, few effects but adhereing to the storyline.
Great

Very well edited with obvious attention to detail; including pacing, shot variety, effects, emotion and story. Shots flow together with no flash-frames, jump-cuts or over used transitions.
Detail

Poor

Poor attention to detail including not hiding mic-cords, lighting interviews, gathering multiple shots, sequenced editing, effective use of effects and original music created.
Fair

Good attention to detail including hiding mic-cords, lighting interviews, gathering multiple shots, sequenced editing, effective use of effects and original music created.
Good

Great attention to detail including hiding mic-cords, lighting interviews, gathering multiple shots, sequenced editing, effective use of effects and original music created.
Great

Excellent attention to detail including hiding mic-cords, lighting interviews, gathering multiple shots, sequenced editing, effective use of effects and original music created.
Credits

Poor

There is no opening graphic with the Documentary Title or end credits. No interviews or locations are correctly credited with accurate spelling of names and titles.
Fair

There's no opening graphic with the Documentary Title or end credits that includes the names of all team members. Some interviews or locations are correctly credited with accurate spelling of names and titles.
Good

There's an opening graphic and end credits that includes the names of all team members. Most interviews and locations are correctly credited with accurate spelling of names and titles.
Great

There's an opening graphic with the Documentary Title and end credits that includes the names of all team members. All interviews and locations are correctly credited with accurate spelling of names and titles.
Time

Poor

Documentary is closer to 5-minutes than 10-minutes.
Fair

Documentary is shorter than 10-minutes by 2-minutes or more.
Good

Documentary is shorter than 10-minutes by 1-minute.
Great

Documentary is at least 10-minutes long.
Overall Documentary

Poor

Poorly completed the requirements for the documentary but created a project.
Fair

Completed some of the requirements for the documentary and created a project.
Good

Completed most of the requirements for documentary and created a successful project.
Great

Completed all requirements for documentary and created a successful project.
Individual Effort

Poor

Some of the group participated and shared in the whole creation process. The group had to be redirected and put back on task multiple times.
Fair

Part of the group participated and shared in parts of the creation process. Group members had to be redirected and put back on task more than once.
Good

Most of the group participated and shared in the whole creation process. No one had to be redirected and put back on task just once.
Great

The entire group participated and shared in the whole creation process. No one had to be redirected and put back on task.



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