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

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.

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.

Partial script or missed deadline. Rarely follows proper format as provided in Celtx examples. 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

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.

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.

Some clever and creative shots and angles are used, but more attention was paid to WHAT was shot than HOW it was shot.

Little, if any, attention paid to shot composition. Shots and angles are boring. Viewers don't want to continue watching this film.

Dialogue sounds clear and crisp. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood.

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.

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.

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.

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 comprehensi

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

Clear evidence of the agreed genre. Themes, plot, character development, audio use, shot composition, or editing techniques reflect those of said genre.

Some evidence of techniques used in selected genre. Themes, plot, character development, audio use, shot composition, or editing techniques occasionally reflect those of said genre.

Flashes of the agreed genre are seen, but those seem accidental rather than deliberate.

No clear influence of selected genre seen.

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.