PowerPoint Music Video Project Rubric

5 / 10 / 15 / 17

Layout/Design

/ Slides are unattractive. Text is difficult to read. Backgrounds and graphics are distracting. / Slides appear busy or boring. Text may be difficult to read. Background and graphics are somewhat distracting. / The slides are eye-catching and attractive. Text is easy to read. The backgrounds are subtle and appropriate. / The slides are creatively designed. Graphics and backgrounds enhance the slide.

Slide Elements

/ Each slide contains multiple lines of the lyrics and no picture or pictures not related to the theme of the song. Pictures are very blurry. / Some slides contain multiple lyrics and contains some pictures that are related to the theme of the song. Several pictures are blurry. / All slides contain one line of the lyrics and most pictures are related to the theme of the song. A couple of pictures are blurry. / Each slide contains one line of the lyrics and a crisp, clear picture related to the theme of the song.

Graphics/Photos

/ Slides contain all clip art. No photos or professional pictures are present. No evidence of external sources used to obtain items. / Most slides contain clip art and a few photos or professional pictures are present. Some external sources used to obtain photos. / A couple of slides still contain clip art. The rest are photos and/or professional pictures. External sources used to obtain most photos. / All slides contain a photo or professional picture. External sources used to obtain all photos/pictures.
Other Required Elements* / The presentation has one or two required elements / The slides contain at least 3 of the required elements. / The slides contain all but one of the other required elements. / All other required elements are present in the presentation.

Timings, Builds, and Transitions

/ The slides are poorly timed and builds and/or transitions are non-existent. Song has to be started manually with first slide. / Several slides are poorly timed and the presentation contains few builds and/or transitions. Song has to be started manually with first slide. / The slides are correctly timed with the music. Each slide has a build and/or transition. Song begins with first slide. / The slides are timed in sync with the music. Builds and transitions creatively enhance slides. Song begins with first slide.
Classroom Guidelines/ Work Habits / The student is often off task, is disruptive to the class and willing to settle for less than personal best. / The student is occasionally off task, is disruptive and is willing to settle for less than personal best. / The student uses class time wisely while working toward personal best and talks quietly to his/her own partner only. / The student uses class time wisely while working toward personal best, puts in extra effort if necessary and works quietly with partner.

*Required elements include: a title slide that has the name of the song and the artist and appropriate picture, slides are numbered in lower right corner, the presentation has a template design and no extra sounds added.

Names of Group Members ______

Title of Song ______

Points Received ______(100)Percent/Letter Grade ______