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MC426 Documentary Analysis 
View two documentaries: (one must have been viewed during class). Give a brief history of the background of each documentarian (at least two paragraphs) A synopsis of the documentary (what it was about). Select a scene and include in your comparison the following: Each documentary’s creative treatment of reality: (use of audio, video, graphics, stills, etc,); Discuss which convention mode or modes were used. At least three citations of information from Hampe’s book and/or Aufderhide’s text or any handouts you have received to include in your comparison.
Rubric Code: VX8C629
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Documentary Analysis
  Poor

Student has not achieved mastery of documentary analysis

10 pts

Fair

Student has some mastery of documentary analysis

15 pts

Good

Student has good mastery of documentary analysis

20 pts

Excellent

Student has excellent mastery of documentary analysis

25 pts

Documentary Review

Poor

Student has not successfully critiqued each film discussing the documentarian's background and synopsis and relating it to 2nd documentary.
Fair

Student has somewhat critiqued each film and discussed the documentarian's background and synopsis relating it to 2nd documentary.
Good

Student has critiqued each film and discussed the documentarian's background and synopsis relating it to 2nd documentary.
Excellent

Student has successfully critiqued each film and discussed the documentarian's background and synopsis and has given clear examples for each documentary.
Documentary Techniques

Poor

Student is not aware of the cinematic techniques, modes, and creative treatment of reality used in each documentary.
Fair

Student has some awareness of the cinematic techniques, modes and creative treatment of reality used in each documentary.
Good

Student has good awareness of the cinematic techniques, modes and creative treatment of reality used in each documentary.
Excellent

Student has excellent awareness of the cinematic techniques, modes and creative treatment of reality used in each documentary.
Use of Textbooks/Assigned Reading

Poor

No use of textbook or assigned reading citations to support analysis regarding critique and effectiveness of documentary.
Fair

At least one use of textbook or assigned reading citations to support analysis regarding critique and effectiveness of documentary.
Good

At least two textbook or assigned reading citations to support analysis regarding critique and effectiveness of documentary.
Excellent

Excellent use of textbook or assigned reading citations to support analysis regarding critique and effectiveness of documentary.
Mechanics

Poor

Student's analysis has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Fair

Student's analysis has three spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Good

Student's analysis has two spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Excellent

Student's analysis has one or no spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.



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