iRubric: GROUP WORK- a 15 Minute Short (narrative film) rubric

Complete script for entire film turned in by deadline. Includes all dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.

Complete script for entire film turned in close to deadline. Includes most dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.

Partial script or missed deadline. Missing significant amount of dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and/or technical notes.

Did not turn in script at all or what was turned in cannot be called a film

All the shots enhance the viewer’s understanding and set the tone for the video.

Shots are sequenced in a coherent way.

Transitions and cuts are well executed.

Special effects and graphics are appropriate and enhance the story

Audio including: the dialogue, Foley and sound tracks are all of an exceptional technical standard and enhance the film


Transitions and cuts are well executed

Credits are comprehensiv

Most of the shots included in the edit enhance the viewer’s understanding and set the tone for the video.

Shots are mostly sequenced in a manner that helps to tell the story in a coherent way.

Transitions and cuts are executed well for the most part

Special effects and graphics are mostly appropriate but there are instances where they do not help to enhance the story

Audio including: the dialogue, Foley and sound tracks are of a high standard

Only some of the shots edited enhance the viewer’s understanding and set the tone for the video.

Shots are not sequenced in a coherent way in several instances

Transitions and cuts are not executed well in several instances

Special effects and graphics are mostly inappropriate but there are instances where they do help to enhance the story

Audio including: the dialogue, Foley and sound tracks are of a high standard for the most part

Shots are not sequenced in a logical manner that helps to tell the story.

The edit is largely incoherent with only some instances of good edits

Transitions and cuts are poorly executed or not used when needed

Special effects and graphics are mostly inappropriate and do nothing to enhance the story

Audio including: the dialogue, Foley and sound tracks are of a low technical standard or are inappropriate

All characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Clear protagonist and antagonist.

Most characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Main characters are clear, but their roles in the story may not be.

Some characters are developed, but at least half are just people on the screen. It is unclear whose story the film is telling

Everyone who appears on screen is immediately forgettable. No real character development to speak of.