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Film Music Composition 
Film Music Composition
Rubric Code: SXCB74A
By iscore
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Film Music Composition
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Thinking / Application

Appropriate Choices
Level 1

The music does not generally match the action and moods in the film.
Level 2

The music has some interesting ideas that sometimes support the action and moods in the film.
Level 3

The music is well crafted to effectively match the action and moods in the film
Level 4

The music has been well chosen and considered. It enhances the action and moods in the film.
Thinking / Application

Use of Layers / Balance (Harmony)
Level 1

The music chops and changes seemingly randomly, and has little that the listener can feel comfortable or connected. Too many unrelated layers are creating a sense of confusion
Level 2

The music has some binding ideas that provide some continuity to the sections. Some layers do not combine well or are not placed appropriately.
Level 3

The music has layers that work well together, and their positioning has been considered well to match the scenes. Some issues with the texture choices create problems for the listener
Level 4

The selected layers combine very well, with clarity and appropriateness of texture that they create. There is a sense of unity or logic about the music.
Communication

Synchronization
Level 1

The music is not well synchronized with the actions or mood changes.
Level 2

The music usually synchronizes with the action, but sometimes the choices of timing seem puzzling
Level 3

The music works well with the changes in mood/character changes
Level 4

The music has been crafted with careful consideration of the transitions between moods/character changes.
Thinking / Application

Creativity
Level 1

Student's composition lacks creativity and effort.
Level 2

Student's composition shows a little creativity and demonstrates an some effort.
Level 3

Student's composition shows some creativity and demonstrates mediocre effort.
Level 4

Student's composition shows creativity and demonstrates maxamim effort.
Knowledge

Write Up
Level 1

Write up does not demonstrate knowledge of film music conventions, nor does it adequately explain students' choices.
Level 2

Write up demonstrates some knowledge of film music conventions, and explains adequately students' choices.
Level 3

Write up demonstrates knowledge of film music conventions and explains students' choice with clarity and understanding.
Level 4

Write up demonstrates a thorough understanding of film music conventions and thoroughly explains students' choices.
Overall

Level 1

Requirements for the project were not understood or fulfilled.
Level 2

More time, thought, or effort needed to be devoted to making the soundtrack.
Level 3

It appears that a lot of time, thought, and effort went into making the film score.
Level 4

You went above and beyond the requirements. Student used a variety of song genres.




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