PA High School Computer Fair
Digital Movie Project Scoring Guideline
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| Content | The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topic and one or more of the following elements; reflects broad research and application of critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic. Excellent evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project. | The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topic or issue. Information included has been compiled from several relevant sources. Substantial evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student's project. | There is focus that is maintained throughout the project. The project presents information in an accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Adequate evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project. | The project has a focus but may stray from it at times. There is an organizational structure, though it may not be carried through in a consistent manner. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor. Less than adequate evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project. | Content Score is |
| Conventions | Clear, concise, well-written, no spelling or grammatical errors. | Few syntax, spelling or grammatical errors. | Moderate amount of spelling, syntax, and/or grammatical errors. | Many spelling, syntax and grammatical errors. | Conventions Score is: |
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Organization of presentation is excellent. Transitions add to the viewer's understanding of the topic. Titles are added to enhance understanding. The project contains a well documented storyboard explaining the creation of the movie. | Sequence of project components is clear and evident. Transitions provide easy movement from one scene to another. Titles are used and add to the video's flow. The project contains a documented storyboard explaining the creation of the movie. | Adequate preparation and sequence is shown. Transitions are adequate. Titles are present. If storyboard is present, it shows the project in a broad outline. | Either lack of preparation or illogical sequence. Transitions are choppy or distract the viewer. Titles are not present or distract from the overall video. Does not have a storyboard. | Layout/Design Score is |
| Technical Elements / Degree of Creativity |
The camera work is smooth and the focus is crisp. Sound and visual files are distortion free. Transitions are timed for smooth movement between scenes. Titles are legible. There are few technical problems, and none of a serious nature. There is appropriate use of special effects that enhance the degree of creativity. |
The camera work is generally smooth and the focus is usually crisp. Sound and visual files are mostly distortion free. Transitions provide a smooth movement between scenes. Titles are mostly legible. There are few technical problems. There is adequate use of special effects that enhance the degree of creativity. |
The camera work may be choppy or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files may have some distortion but it doesn't distract the viewer. There are some technical problems, but the viewer is able to follow the presentation. There is satisfactory use of special effects that enhance the degree of creativity. |
The camera work is choppy and the scenes are blurry or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files contain significant distortion. Transitions are awkward between scenes. Titles are illegible. Technical difficulties seriously interfere with the viewer’s ability to see, hear, or understand content. There is ineffective use of special effects. |
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| Appearance | The project compels the audience's attention. | The project is interesting to an audience beyond the students who created it. | The project is interesting to the students who created it. | The project is lacking in its ability to create interest. | Appearance Score is |
Developed by Bucks County Intermediate Unit - Revised 11/15/2006