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5-7 Minute Short Film 
10-Minute Short Film
Rubric Code: TXXAX47
By deebe8
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5-7-Minute Short Film
Continuity will be assessed throughout.
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Fair

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Cinematography

(25pt max)
Excellent

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.
Good

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.
Fair

Some clever and creative shots and angles are used, but more attention was paid to what was shot than how it was shot.
Poor

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

(10pt max)
Excellent

Lighting is always suitable to the mood of the scene, and technically well done.
Good

Lighting is frequently suitable to the mood of the scene, and the majority of it is technically well done.
Fair

Not much attention was paid to lighting, but the viewer can still see most of the action.
Poor

Footage is too dark to be seen or overexposed for the majority of the film.
Audio

(10pt max)
Excellent

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

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.
Fair

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.
Poor

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.
Costumes/Props

(10pt max)
Excellent

All costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. All props look real.
Good

Most costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. Most props look real.
Fair

Little attention was paid to planning costumes and props, but the end result isn't too bad. Some props are inappropriate, or look obviously fake.
Poor

People showed up in clothes. That's it. Props are missing or poorly chosen.
Tech Specs

(10pt max)
Excellent

Completed film is 5-7 minutes long. Exported in .mov format.
Good

Completed film is 5-7 minutes long. Exported in .mov format.
Fair

Completed film is 0-5 minutes long. Exported in .mov format.
Poor

Completed film is 0-5 minutes long. Not exported in .mov format.
Plot/Dramatic Structure

(15pt max)
Excellent

Plot has clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure builds to climax, then ends with falling action.
Good

Plot has mostly clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure is generally followed, but wanders in places. Climax of story is clear.
Fair

Plot is difficult to follow, and lacks either a clear beginning, middle, or end. Dramatic structure is only somewhat followed, and actions seem random.
Poor

What plot? This is a collection of random actions with nothing tying them together.
Character Development

(10pt max)
Excellent

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

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

Some characters are developed, but at least half are just people on the screen. Who's story is this?
Poor

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

(10pt. max)
Excellent

Audience is impressed with the overall impression of the film.
Good

Almost there. Film overall is very good and with minor changes could be wonderful.
Fair

Audience was somewhat impressed. Film could be improved with more attention to details.
Poor

Audience was not impressed. Film does not appear done.






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