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Critical analysis of film music Musical analysis of a favorite piece Students will watch a film and discuss the use, relevance and effectiveness of the music score. Rubric Code: Q588A8 By ostrans Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assignment Grade Levels: (none)

Music Analysis Paper
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Comunication/Thinking/Inquiry 20 pts (Communication of ideas. Discussion points are backed up with examples and ideas flow well from one to the next.	Poor Discussion points were unclear and not backed up with specific examples.	Fair Discussion points were somewhat unclear with little examples from the film music score.	Good Discussion points were clear with some examples from the film music score.	Excellent Discussion points were clear, cohesive and well backed up with examples from the film music score.
Film Music Analysis 20 pts (Applying a discussion of the musical elements (ex: melody, rhythm, instrumentation, texture, etc.) and a critical analysis of the film music.	Poor The analysis includes very little discussion of musical elements and little critical thinking about film music.	Fair The analysis includes some discussion of musical elements and critical thinking about film music.	Good The analysis includes considerable discussion of musical elements and critical thinking about film music.	Excellent The analysis includes a thorough discussion of musical elements and critical thinking about film music.
Personal point of View 20 pts Why do you like or dislike about some of the musical choices in the film?	Poor There is no reflection on why the author likes or dislikes certain musical choices.	Fair The paper includes a one-sentence statement on why the author likes or dislikes certain musical choices but the author does not reflect on how the selection(s) are meaningful, musically or personally.	Good The paper includes a reflection and some insight on why those choices are meaningful, musically or personally.	Excellent The paper includes a deep reflection on the author's preference for certain musical choices. The author comments on both the musical aesthetics and personal meaning of the piece.