iRubric: World War II Final Video Project rubric

The tape is edited with only high quality shots remaining. Video moves smoothly from shot to shot. A variety of transitions are used to assist in communicating the main idea and smooth the flow from one scene to the next. Shots and scenes flow seamlessly. Digital effects are used appropriately for emphasis.
6+ transitions and continuity

The tape is edited throughout with only quality shots remaining. A variety of transitions are used. Good pacing and timing.
3-5 transitions and continuity

The tape is edited in few spots. Several poor shots remain. Transitions from shot to shot are choppy, and the types of wipes and fades selected are not always appropriate for the scene. There are many unnatural breaks and/or early cuts.
1-3 transitions and continuity

The tape is unedited and many poor shots remain. No transitions between clips are used. Raw clips run back to back in the final video.

Additional lighting is used to eliminate shadows and glares. All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action.

Additional lighting is used. Few shadows or glares are apparent.

Some scenes are too dark or too light to determine what is happening.

Only ambient (available) light is used. Most scenes are too dark or too light to determine what is happening.

The graphics and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme that appeals to the audience and enhances concepts with a high impact message. Graphics explain and reinforce key points during the presentation.

75% of the graphics or animation visually depict material and assist the audience in understanding the flow of information or content.

50% of the graphics and/or animations seem unrelated to the topic/theme and do not enhance concepts.

20% or less The graphics and/or animations are unrelated to the content. Graphics do not enhance understanding the content, or are distracting decorations that detract from the content.

Motion scenes are planned and purposeful, adding impact to the story line. "Talking heads" scenes are used when crucial to telling the story.

The video includes some "talking heads," and backgrounds and video effects add interest. 4-6 motion scenes make the story clearer or give it more impact.

The video includes "talking heads" and 2-3 motion scenes are added but do not improve understanding of the story line.

The video features "talking heads" with little or no action to add interest or the video uses action excessively.