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Film Your Issue Video 
Rubric Code: T24352
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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100 % Final Video Project Rubric
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Above Average

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Appropriate Shots
40 % Used listed shots appropriately and with obvious understanding of meaning of each type of shot.
Wide Shot
1 pts

To show setting the scene, giving location, etc.

Poor

Group did not use a wide shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group either used a wide shot only once, or did not use a wide shot appropriately.
Good

Group used a wide shot to establish setting once but later wide shots were used inappropriately (when a medium or close up would have been better.)
Above Average

Group used wide shots between 2 and 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Excellent

Group used wide shots more than 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Medium Shot
1 pts

to show conversation or important body language/action

Poor

Group did not use a medium shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group either used a medium shot only once, or did not use a medium shot appropriately.
Good

Group used a medium shot to show conversation or important body language but later medium shots were used inappropriately (when a close up or wide shot would have been better.)
Above Average

Group used medium shots between 2 and 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Excellent

Group used medium shots more than 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Close Up Shot/Extreme Close Up
1 pts

Enter criteria descriptionto show important detail that furthers the story

Poor

Group did not use a close up shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group either used a close up shot only once, or did not use a close up shot appropriately.
Good

Group used a close up shot to to focus on important details once but later close up shots were used inappropriately (when a medium or wide shot would have been better.)
Above Average

Group used close up shots between 2 and 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Excellent

Group used close up shots more than 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Reaction Shot
2 pts

to show a character’s reaction to an action

Poor

Group did not use a reaction shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group either used a reaction shot only once, or did not use a reaction shot appropriately.
Good

Group used a reaction shot to communicate important details about a character's emotion or thoughts once but later reaction shots were used inappropriately.
Above Average

Group used reaction shots between 2 and 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Excellent

Group used reaction shots more than 4 times and used them appropriately each time.
Bird's Eye Shot
1 pts

to show a diminished/weakened character

Poor

Group did not use a bird's eye shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a bird's eye shot when they should have used a worm's eye shot.
Good

Group used a bird's eye shot when they should have used a human eye shot.
Above Average

Group used a bird's eye shot in the appropriate way.
Excellent

Group used a bird's eye shot in the appropriate way and was creative in it's usage.
Worm's Eye Shot
1 pts

to show a heroic/strengthened character

Poor

Group did not use a worm's eye shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a worm's eye shot when they should have used a bird's eye shot.
Good

Group used a worm's eye shot when they should have used a human eye shot.
Above Average

Group used a worm's eye shot in the appropriate way.
Excellent

Group used a worm's eye shot in the appropriate way and was creative in it's usage.
Pan
1 pts

moving from right to left or left to right on a fixed base, often used to establish setting.

Poor

Group did not pan at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a pan technique incorrectly in movie and it was too fast or shaky.
Good

Group used a pan technique correctly but it was too fast or shaky OR it was not done on a fixed base.
Above Average

Group used a pan technique correctly and it was mostly smooth but was not on a fixed base.
Excellent

Group used a pan technique correctly and creatively and it was very smooth and was on a fixed base.
Tilt
1 pts

moving up to down or down to up on a fixed base

Poor

Group did not pan at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a pan technique incorrectly in movie and it was too fast or shaky.
Good

Group used a pan technique correctly but it was too fast or shaky OR it was not done on a fixed base.
Above Average

Group used a pan technique correctly and it was mostly smooth but was not on a fixed base.
Excellent

Group used a pan technique correctly and creatively and it was very smooth and was on a fixed base.
Zoom
1 pts

getting closer to or farther from a subject on a fixed base

Poor

Group did not use a wide shot at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a pan technique incorrectly in movie and it was too fast or shaky.
Good

Group used a pan technique correctly but it was too fast or shaky OR it was not done on a fixed base.
Above Average

Group used a pan technique correctly and it was mostly smooth but was not on a fixed base.
Excellent

Group used a pan technique correctly and creatively and it was very smooth and was on a fixed base.
Mobile Camera
2 pts

camera is in filmer’s hands or on rolling tripod

Poor

Group did not use a mobile camera at all in movie.
Fair

Group used a mobile camera the whole time with no fixed camera.
Good

Group used a mobile camera but did not steady it or moved too fast.
Above Average

Group used a mobile camera appropriately with only a few jerky movements.
Excellent

Group used a mobile camera appropriately, creatively, and smoothly.
Subjective Point of View
2 pts

shows a character’s point of view/1st person

Poor

Group did not use an SPOV in movie.
Fair

Group used an SPOV but did not set it up as such so it was unclear exactly what it was.
Good

Group used an SPOV and set it up appropriately but it was too short or too long.
Above Average

Group used an SPOV that was appropriately set up and a good length.
Excellent

Group used more than one SPOV creatively, appropriately and they were of a good length.
Editing
40 % Including all work done by editor and director on computer.
Sound FX
1 pts

sound FX add to meaning of movie and do not detract

Poor

Group did not use any SFX or used too many.
Fair

Group used SFX at the wrong time or used unrealistic SFX.
Good

Group used good SFX but they were slightly off time.
Above Average

Group used SFX effectively to tell the story.
Excellent

Group used SFX effectively and creatively to enhance the story.
Music
1 pts

music adds to meaning and is of appropriate length and faded in or out well

Poor

Group did not use any music.
Fair

Music was inappropriate for story; music was too loud for scene; music never faded in or out.
Good

Music was appropriate but was too loud or too soft, music faded in or out but not both.
Above Average

Music was appropriate and enhanced story mostly, used fades appropriately.
Excellent

Music choices enhanced movie, fades were used perfectly, and music was an appropriate.
Transitions
1 pts

Wipe (used to show long passage of time)
Fade (used to show longer passage of time)
Dissolve (used to show short passage of time and to link 2 scenes together)
Cut (used to show short passage of time)

Poor

Group did not use any transitions.
Fair

Group used too many transitions or transitions were flashy.
Good

Group used transitions between scenes and weren't missing many but they used the incorrect types.
Above Average

Group used transitions between scenes and weren't missing any.
Excellent

Group used transitions creatively between scenes and weren't missing any. Obvious understanding of the role of transitions was shown.
Video FX
1 pts

includes green screen, slo-mo, fast-mo, B/W, etc. FX do not detract from meaning of video

Poor

Video FX weren't used when they should have been or FX were used when not needed and only distract from story.
Fair

Video FX were used in correct place but were not done well or smoothly.
Good

Video FX were used well.
Above Average

Video FX were used well and enhanced the story.
Excellent

Video FX were used well, enhanced the story, and were creative.
Story Continuity
3 pts

story flows smoothly from scene to scene, story makes sense

Poor

Movie made little to no sense. Students did not follow script or storyboard outline.
Fair

Story made some sense but had some jumps or cuts that confused the story. Students followed the script or storyboard outline minimally.
Good

Story made sense and there were only 2 or less cuts that confused the story. Students mostly followed the script or storyboard outline.
Above Average

Story made sense and there was no confusion throughout the story. Students mostly followed the script or storyboard outline.
Excellent

Story made perfect sense. Students followed the script and storyboard outline. No scenes were confusing.
Minimum/Maximum Rule
2 pts

Say the maximum in meaning using the minimum number of words!

Poor

Script was wordy and unrealistic.
Fair

Script was mostly wordy with glimpses of following the Min/Max Rule.
Good

Script was an even mixture of following and breaking the rule.
Above Average

Script mostly followed the min/max rule.
Excellent

Script said the maximum in meaning using the minimum number of words.
Prop/Costume Continuity
1 pts

no red shirt/blue shirt problems

Poor

Students made no effort to wear the same clothes or use the same props. Or props were not used at all. Or costumes were not thought of.
Fair

Students made little effort to wear the same clothes or use the same props. Some props were missing.
Good

Students made an effort to wear the same clothes or use the same props. A couple of props were missing.
Above Average

Students made a valiant effort to wear the same clothes or use the same props. No props were missing.
Excellent

There were no prop or costume continuity issues.
Title Screen
10 %
Title Screen Spelling
1 pts

Poor

5 or more misspellings or capitalization issues.
Fair

4 misspellings or capitalization issues.
Good

3 misspellings or capitalization issues.
Above Average

1-2 misspellings or capitalization issues.
Excellent

NO misspellings or capitalization issues.
Graphics/Colors
1 pts

Graphics and/or colors further the meaning of the title.

Poor

The background did not fit the story at all. Words are not legible.
Fair

Some effort was made to make the background fit the story. Words may not be legible.
Good

The background fits the story but something else may have been better. Words are mostly legible.
Above Average

The background fits the story well. Words are legible.
Excellent

The background fits the story well and prepares the audience for the story. Words are legible. Title is appropriate.
Credits
10 %
Credits
1 pts

there are no misspellings, all participants are credited, all sources are cited

Poor

5 or more misspellings. OR 3 or more participants are not credited. OR music and websites are not cited.
Fair

4 misspellings. OR 2 participants are not credited. OR some music and websites are not cited.
Good

3 misspellings. OR 1 participant is not credited. All music and websites are cited but cited incorrectly.
Above Average

2 misspellings. No participants are uncredited. All music and websites are cited correctly.
Excellent

No misspellings, no participants are uncredited. All musci and websites are cited correctly.



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