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Digital Documentary

Digital Storytelling with iMovie

Using iMovie to create a digital documentary

Rubric Code: L92BX9

By danaleepub

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Subject: Journalism

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Digital Storytelling
	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Below Standard 2 pts
Required Elements	Exceeds Standard Student has included the required elements: 2 interviews 3 movie clips 2 photos (with good resolution) A simple/single shot (to be repeated) Title pages Credits (all sources documented) One chart or graph (with good resolution)	Meets Standard Student has included most or all elements and most or all have good resolution.	Below Standard Student has included few elements.
iMovie	Exceeds Standard Student was able to organize images, clips, and sound effectively and with minimal teacher support. He/she was able to enhance the story by adding more sophisticated techniques.	Meets Standard Student was able to organize images, clips, and sound effectively and with some teacher support.	Below Standard Student was able to organize images, clips, and sound effectively and with teacher support.
Special Effects	Exceeds Standard Clips, sound effects, and images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. Special effects are appropriate.	Meets Standard Clips, sound effects, and images match the different parts of the story, but placement is sometimes confusing. Special effects are somewhat appropriate.	Below Standard There was little or no attempt to use effects to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone. Parts seem out of sequence. Special effects are missing or used inappropriately.
Voiceover	Exceeds Standard The pace and intonation fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story. The voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.	Meets Standard The pacing and intonation is relatively engaging for the audience. The voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout a majority (85-95%) of the presentation.	Below Standard There was little or no attempt to match vocal narration to the story line or the audience. This area needs more attention.
Music	Exceeds Standard The choice of music fits the sort line and helps the audience really "get into" the story. The volume is set so that the voiceover is not drowned out.	Meets Standard The music is acceptable for the story. It is mostly modulated so that voice can be heard.	Below Standard There was little or no attempt to match music to the story line or the audience or there was no music present or music was so loud that the voiceover couldn't be heard.
Organization	Exceeds Standard The student has clearly established a beginning, middle, and end of the documentary as instructed. The video is 10 or more minutes long.	Meets Standard The student has established a beginning, middle, and end, but it is less than 10 minutes long and/or has left out vital pieces of information.	Below Standard The student's documentary doesn't appear to follow a clear organizational plan.
Mechanics	Exceeds Standard Spelling, punctuation, and sentence mechanics used on title pages and within the video itself are extremely well-done.	Meets Standard Spelling, punctuation, and sentence mechanics are acceptable with the exception of a few errors.	Below Standard Writing mechanics are unacceptable; spelling, punctuation, and sentences are full of errors.

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iMovie photos video sound voiceover

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