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Digital Media Projects
Digital Media Projects
Criteria Ratings Pts
Basic Requirements
threshold: pts
10 pts
Complete
The video has all the requirements stated in the project description (explanation/backstory of your cause/concern, background music, titles/graphics, transitions, voice over OR live actor narration).
7.5 pts
Mostly Complete
The video has the majority of the requirements stated in the project description (explanation/backstory of your cause/concern, background music, titles/graphics, transitions, voice over OR live actor narration) but one or two are missing.
5 pts
Somewhat Complete
The video has some of the requirements stated in the project description but some of the following are missing (explanation/backstory of your cause/concern, background music, titles/graphics, transitions, voice over OR live actor narration).
2.5 pts
Mostly Incomplete
The video has a few of the requirements stated in the project description (explanation/backstory of your cause/concern, background music, titles/graphics, transitions, voice over OR live actor narration) but the majority are missing.
0 pts
Not Complete
The video has none of the requirements stated in the project description (explanation/backstory of your cause/concern, background music, titles/graphics, transitions, voice over OR live actor narration).
pts
10 pts
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Lighting
threshold: pts
15 pts
Complete
The lighting is appropriate for the scenes in the video. The subject is visible and the lighting is not washed-out or too dark.
11 pts
Mostly Complete
Most of the video has appropriate lighting for the scenes. The subject is visible but the lighting might be slightly washed-out or dark.
7.5 pts
Somewhat Complete
The lighting is somewhat appropriate for the scenes in the video. The subject is somewhat visible but the lighting might be too washed-out or too dark.
4 pts
Mostly Incomplete
Minimal scenes in the video have appropriate lighting. The subject is minimally visible and the lighting might be too washed-out or too dark.
0 pts
Not Complete
The scenes in the video do not have appropriate lighting. The subject is not visible and the lighting is too washed-out or too dark.
pts
15 pts
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Audio
threshold: pts
15 pts
Complete
The audio is clear with no background noise. The background music does not distract/overpower the narration.
11 pts
Mostly Complete
The audio is mostly clear but there may be minimal background noise. The background music minimally distracts/overpowers the narration.
7.5 pts
Somewhat Complete
The audio is somewhat clear and the background noise somewhat distracts from the narration. The background music somewhat overpowers the narration.
4 pts
Mostly Incomplete
Most of the audio is difficult to hear but some instances may be clear. The background noise mostly distracts from the narration. The background music mostly overpowers the narration.
0 pts
Not Complete
The audio is not clear. The background noise overpowers the narration. The background music overpowers the narration.
pts
15 pts
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Composition
threshold: pts
30 pts
Complete
All scenes in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
23 pts
Mostly Complete
The majority of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
15 pts
Somewhat Complete
Some of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
8 pts
Mostly Incomplete
Only a few scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
0 pts
Not Complete
None of the scenes/shots in the video demonstrate the use of the Rule of Thirds and/or balance (symmetry, asymmetry, or radial balance).
pts
30 pts
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Content
threshold: pts
30 pts
Complete
The project is well thought out. The cause is clear and understandable and communicates a message to the viewer.
23 pts
Mostly Complete
The majority of the project is well thought out. The majority of the cause is clear and understandable. The majority of the project communicates a message to the viewer.
15 pts
Somewhat Complete
The project is somewhat thought out. The cause is somewhat clear, somewhat understandable, and somewhat communicates a message to the viewer.
8 pts
Mostly Incomplete
Some of the project is well thought out. The majority of the cause is not clear or understandable. The majority of the project does not communicate a message to the viewer.
0 pts
Not Complete
The project is not well thought out. The cause is not clear and understandable and does not communicate a message to the viewer.
pts
30 pts
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