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KnightVision Productions Capstone Project

KnightVision Productions students will create an original film, alone or with a partner, that follows the standard production process. For every student expecting credit, the film must be at least 10 minutes long.

Rubric Code: LX72C8A

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Subject: Vocational

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Capstone Film Project
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Development/Production Plan	4 Turn in written treatment for approval. Complete production plan turned in by deadline. Provides detailed description of film elements, complete list of involved students/staff, and precise list of dates and needed equipment.	3 Complete production plan turned in by deadline. Provides detailed description of film elements, complete list of involved students/staff, and precise list of dates and needed equipment.	2 Incomplete Production Plan/Treatment. Treatment/Production plan is late.	1 Did not submit treatment/plan at all or what was turned in barely qualifies as a treatment/plan.
Script	4 Complete script for entire film turned in by deadline. Uses proper format as provided in Celtx samples. Includes all dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.	3 Complete script for entire film turned in close to deadline. Mostly uses proper format as provided in Celtx samples. Includes most dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.	2 Partial script or not even close to meeting deadline. Rarely follows proper format as provided in Celtx examples. Missing significant amount of dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and/or technical notes.	1 Did not turn in script at all or what was turned in barely qualifies as a script.
Storyboards/Shot List	4 Complete set of storyboards and shot list for entire film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film.	3 Complete set of storyboards for entire film turned in close to deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film. OR Set of storyboards for majority of film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for majority of film.	2 Only storyboards OR shot list turned in.	1 No storyboards. No shot list.
Cinematography	4 Shot composition is carefully crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used throughout the film. Visually interesting and memorable.	3 Shot composition is sometimes crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used for the majority of the film. Visually interesting and memorable for most of the film.	2 Some clever and creative shots and angles are used, but more attention was paid to WHAT was shot than HOW it was shot.	1 Little, if any, attention paid to shot composition. Shots and angles are boring. Viewers don't want to continue watching this film.
Lighting	4 Lighting is always suitable to the mood of the scene, and technically well done.	3 Lighting is frequently suitable to the mood of the scene, and the majority of it is technically well done.	2 Not much attention was paid to lighting, but the viewer can still see most of the action.	1 Footage is too dark to be seen or overexposed for the majority of the film.
Sound Design	4 Dialogue sounds clear and crisp. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood.	3 The majority of dialogue sounds clear and crisp, with few audio problems. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood for the majority of the film.	2 Dialogue is overpowered by background noise or audio buzz. Music and sound effects are in the film because the team liked them, as opposed to helping tell the story.	1 Dialogue is difficult to understand for the majority of the film. Little to no use of music or sound effects. Audio was not a priority in this film.
Mise-en-Scene	4 All costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. No "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. All props look real.	3 Most costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. One "magical mystical costume change" between scenes. Most props look real.	2 Little attention was paid to planning costumes and props, but the end result isn't too bad. Two "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. Some props are inappropriate, or look obviously fake.	1 People showed up in clothes. That's it. Three or more "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. Props are missing or poorly chosen.
Tech Specs	4 Completed film is 9-10 minutes long per student. Exported in H.264 format. Saved as student(s) last names in alphabetical order. Properly submitted on a flash drive.	3 Completed film is 8-9 minutes long per student. Exported in H.264 format. Saved as student(s) last names in alphabetical order. Properly submitted on a flash drive.	2 Completed film is 5-8 minutes long per student. Not necessarily exported in H.264 format. Saved as student(s) last names in alphabetical order. Properly submitted on a flash drive.	1 Completed film is 0-5 minutes long per student. Not exported in H.264 format. Not saved as student(s) last names in alphabetical order. Not submitted on a flash drive.
Plot/Dramatic Structure	4 Plot has clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure builds to climax, then ends with falling action.	3 Plot has mostly clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure is generally followed, but wanders in places. Climax of story is clear.	2 Plot is difficult to follow, and lacks either a clear beginning, middle, or end. Dramatic structure is only somewhat followed, and actions seem random.	1 What plot? This is a collection of random actions with nothing tying them together.
Character Development	4 All characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Clear protagonist and antagonist force.	3 Most characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Main characters are clear, but their roles in the story may not be.	2 Some characters are developed, but at least half are just people on the screen. Who's story is this?	1 Everyone who appears on screen is immediately forgettable. No real character development to speak of.
Response to Critique	4 Student has creatively used previous critiques to improve film while maintaining their own artistic vision.	3 Student has used many previous critiques to improve film while maintaining their own artistic vision.	2 Student has used previous critiques to improve film, but the final result is uneven.	1 Many previous critiques have not been considered in the final edit.
Poster/Trailer	4 Poster and trailer are designed to appeal to the audience and gives all required information while being attractive.	3 Poster and trailer give all required information while being attractive and interesting.	2 Poster/Trailer do not effectively convey information or do not increase interest in the film.	1 Poster/Trailer look unprofessional or do not contain required information.
Producer's Statement	4 Producer's Statement shows significant depth of thought. All aspects of the production process are explained. The theme of the film is clearly explained. The statement is well written using proper spelling, grammar, and other conventions.	3 Producer's Statement demonstrates a degree of thought. All aspects of the production process are explained. The theme of the film is explained. The statement is well written using proper spelling, grammar, and other conventions.	2 Some thought is put into the statement. Some aspects of the production process are explained. The theme is mentioned. A few errors of spelling, grammar, or other conventions are evident.	1 Minimal thought and effort is put into the statement

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