ACTIVITY

Exemplary

Proficient

Partially Proficient

Incomplete

POINTS

Concept

Proposal

15-20 points

Has a clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. Adequate description of what they are trying to do and generally how his/her work will contribute to the final project.

10-14 points

Has a fairly clear picture of what they are trying to achieve. Can describe what they are trying to do overall but has trouble describing how his/her work ideas will lead to a final project.

5-9 points

Has brainstormed their concept, but no clear focus has emerged. Goals/final product not clearly defined.

0-4 points

Little effort has been spent on brainstorming and refining a concept. Unclear on the goals and how the project objectives will be met.

 Storyboard/

shot List

12-15 points

*The storyboard illustrates the video presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each scene. Notes of proposed transition, special effects, sound and title tracks incl: text, color, placement, graphics, etc. Notes about proposed dialogue/ narration text are included.

*Complete shot list is produced based on storyboard.

8-11 points

*The storyboard includes thumbnail sketches of each video scene and includes text for each segment of the presentation, descriptions of background audio for each scene, and notes about proposed shots and dialogue.

*Shot list included but missing some shot needed.

4-7 points

The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in logical sequence and do not provide complete descriptions of the video scenes, audio background, or notes about the dialogue.

*Many shot missing from shot list

0-3 points

There is no evidence of a storyboard or script.

* No shot list

Content/ Organization

15-20 points

Final movie includes a clear  purpose or theme and is creative, compelling and clearly written. A rich variety of supporting information in the video contributes to the understanding of the project’s main idea. Events and messages are presented in a logical order. Includes properly cited sources if needed.

10-14 points

Movie is  connected to a consistent theme with accurate, current supporting information that contributes to understanding the project’s main idea. Details are logical and persuasive information is effectively used. The content includes a clear point of view with a progression of ideas and supporting information. Includes properly cited sources.

5-9 points

Movie does not present a clear theme, is vague, and some of the supporting information does not seem to fit the main idea or appears as a disconnected series of scenes with no unifying main idea. Includes few citations and few facts.

0-4 points

Movie lacks a central theme, clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Much of the supporting information is irrelevant to the overall message. The viewer is unsure what the message is because there is little persuasive information and only one or two facts about the topic are articulated. Information is incorrect, out of date, or incomplete. No citations included.

Quality

12-15  points

Movie was completed and had all required elements. The video was well edited and moves smoothly from scene to scene with proper use of transitions,camera angles, and effects. Audio and other enhancements were well used.

8-11 points

Movie was completed and contained all required items. Editing was not done as well as it should have been. Some poor shots remain. Movie is still somewhat choppy. Audio and other enhancements were utilized, but not for maximum effect.

4-7 points

Movie was made, but had very little if any editing. Many poor shots remain. Video was very fragmented and choppy with little to no audio reinforcement.

0-3 points

There was no movie, or  was totally unedited with no transitions or audio support of any kind.

Teamwork

12-15 points

Student met and had discussions regularly. Students contributed to the discussion and work well with other classmates.  Showed respect with each other.

8-11 points

Students met and had discussions regularly and worked with classmates.Student usually work well with teammates . Mostly showed respect with each other.

4-7 points

Rarely worked with others and showed minimal respect for others.

0-3 points

 Did not contribute at all to the project, refused to help classmates or was disruptive.. Low levels of respect was evident.

Timeliness

15 points

Final project and supporting documents deadlines was met.

8-11 points

1-2 days late.

4-7 points

3-4 days late

0 points

5 days late

Final Score