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Music Appreciation Video Grading Rubric

Probationer / Beginner /

Novice

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Expert

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Notes

Content and Creativity / There is no evidence of creativity or risk taking. Frequent errors. No use of video and no attempts to use video. / Little creativity, lack of flow or purpose. Difficult to understand. / Creative and easy to understand. Use of video has a purpose and makes video more interesting. / Extremely creative and easy to follow. Interesting to watch, not boring or tedious. Evidence of taking a risk for expression.
Music / Music non-existent or imported improperly.
Not a “clean” version. / Music very repetitious and boring. Music is too loud or too soft. / Music includes both fade in and fade out. Some repetition with attempts made to prevent a boring composition. / Interesting music that has a definable form. Music fades in at the beginning and fades out at the end. Music composed with a lot of creativity that adds to overall presentation.
Use of Computer Applications and Hardware / Hardware and software opportunities not utilized. No evidence of knowing how to use iMovie, Garageband, or MPEG Streamclip. / Limited use of computer programs. Clearly not used correctly. / Basic use of iMovie for titles and/or effects and graphics. Knowledge of importing and exporting procedures. / Thorough use of said applications. Use of other programs to add to overall presentation
Titles / No use of graphics, titles or special effects. / Limited use of titles, no special effects or graphics. Titles spelled wrong or include incorrect grammar. / Use of titles and effects adds to presentation and creativity. / Use of advanced titles, graphics Overall presentation is improved by their use.

Transitions

/ No use of transitions. / One or two transitions used over and over. No creativity or thought put into selection of transitions. / Several transitions used in different ways. Transitions add to overall appeal. / Creative use of transitions adds to overall presentation. Several transitions and evidence of modification is present.
Organization / Project appears to be thrown together with no regard to storytelling. Difficult to understand. Photos not enlarged. / Some organization is clear, but photos chosen and used appear too fuzzy or pixilated when enlarged. / Organization is clear and thought out. Overall video just a bit hard to understand. / Organization clearly adds to overall work. Photos and videos appear in an order that makes video more interesting.
OverallVideo / Video unclear and difficult to understand. No transitions, no titles, missing music or pictures. / Video is semi-difficult to understand. Some materials missing. / Video is perfect except for one or two of the above elements. / Video is clear and has a definable beginning and end. Hardware and software have been used and exceptional creativity displayed.