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Digital Video Project Rubric

1 PointBeginning

2 PointsDeveloping

3 PointsProficient

4 PointsExemplary Points

The PitchDoesn’t explain the projectfocus or represent the finaloutcome.

Explains only a general planfor the video project.

Shows the details of theproject, including allrequested components.

Persuasively written;addresses all necessarycomponents in detail.

Storyboard

Does not represent thesequence of shots in thevideo. Storyboarddescriptions are vague orincomplete.

Sketches are in a logicalsequence, but do not giveadequate descriptions of thevideo scenes, audiobackground, or dialogue notes.

Includes sketches of eachvideo scene and includessome planned descriptions,audio notes, effects notes,and dialog for every scene.

Demonstrates detailedplanning on the video shotsequence, scene descriptions,audio and effects notes, anddialog for every scene.

Script

Includes more than 10grammatical errors,misspellings, punctuationerrors, etc.

Includes 5 - 10 grammaticalerrors, misspellings,punctuation errors, etc.

Includes 1 – 4 grammaticalerrors, misspellings,punctuation errors, etc.

Grammar, spelling,punctuation, capitalization arecorrect. No errors in the text.P

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Work LogVery minimal commentsabout few activities on thework log.

General comments on dailyactivities.

Thorough listing of dailyactivities, but no reflections.

Includes descriptive detailand reflections on dailyactivities

Overall ContentMessage is unclear. Includeslittle essential information andone or two facts.

Message is vaguelycommunicated. Includes someessential information with fewfacts.

Message is clearlycommunicated. Includesessential information.

Strong message. Covers topiccompletely and in depth.Includes complete information.

Technical:Digital

Enhancementsor Effects

Little or no enhancements addinterest to the video, orexcessive use of randomenhancements detracts fromthe video.

Digital enhancements accompanyvideo, but there is little sign ofreinforcement. Some tendencytoward randomness with effects.

Any digital enhancements thatare used combine smoothlyand effectively with the video.

Digital enhancements areplanned and purposeful, addingimpact to the story line orfocus.

CooperativeGroup Work

Cannot work with others. Cannot share decisions orresponsibilities.

Works with others, but hasdifficulty sharing decisions andresponsibilities.

Works well with others. Takespart in most decisions andcontributes fair share togroup.

Works well with others.Assumes a clear role andrelated responsibilities.Motivates others.

Copyright

There are no citations or areno references to copyrightinformation for photos,graphics, and music created byothers.

Citations are given, but somemultimedia sources are notidentified with references, andpermission to reproduce ismissing.

Citations are given, sources ofmultimedia are identified, butpermission to reproduce ismissing.

Citations give proper credit.Every photo, graphic or soundfile is either original orpermission for its use by theowner is documented.

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Scale: 28 – 32 = Expert 22 – 27 = Intermediate 15 – 21 = Novice 8 – 14 = Beginner Total Points