FINAL
PROJECT

Excellent

Proficient

Average

Poor

No Credit

1. At Least Three Minutes of Video Completed

Videos add up to a meaningful three minutes or are of excellent quality beyond three minutes.

Videos are generally the right length, but contain an occasional unnecessary portion that if cut would enhance the project.

Videos contain more than just an occasional portion that could be cut but the overall purpose of the project is still maintained.

Video is well short of what is required to fulfill the purpose of the project.

No video is submitted.

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

2. Video is Edited and Includes Appropriate  Transitions & Special Effects

Video is complete with meaningful and readable titles, transitions between scenes are included and working, and special effects, if used are working properly and enhance the final video.

Video is mostly complete but contains less than the expected amount of meaningful titles, transitions and special effects, or a few of these elements are not working properly.

Video is partially complete but contains much less than the expected amount of meaningful titles, transitions and special effects, or several of these elements are not working properly.

Video is submitted but does not contain meaningful and readable titles, transitions between scenes, or special effects.

No video is submitted.

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

3. Meaningful Titles, Credits and Text Descriptions Added to Final Video

Meaningful titles, credits and text descriptions are included, all text is readable and appropriate and it enhances the purpose of the video. 

A few meaningful titles, credits and text descriptions are included that somewhat help enhance the purpose of the video.  

Only an occasional title, credit and text description is included in the video and/or there are some problems with the readability of the text. 

Only an occasional title, credit and text description is included in the video, or they contain multiple spelling or grammatical errors that detract from the purpose of the video. 

No meaningful titles, credits and text descriptions are included in the video.  

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

4. Video Quality

Video is professional in nature. Video reflects careful planning and attention to detail. Video is obviously the result of many hours of hard work. The video “works;” that is, it achieves the goals put forth in the treatment. The video flows and the transitions do not distract from the content. The video footage shows an excellent understanding of camera angles.

Video is professional in nature. Video mostly reflects careful planning and attention to detail. Video is obviously the result of many hours of hard work. The video “works;” that is, it achieves the goals put forth in the treatment. The video mostly flows, but has some issues. A few of the transitions could have been better done or distract from the content. The video footage shows a good understanding of camera angles.

Video lacks some professionalism. Video does not really reflect careful planning an attention to detail. Video does not appear to be the result of many hours of hard work, but appears to be a rough cut. The video has some very definite problems and does not fully address the goals set forth in the treatment. Many of the transitions distract from the content. Video footage lacks use of good camera angles.

Video is not professional and appears hastily done. Video is confusing to watch and may not fit the treatment. Use of appropriate camera angles is absent.

Video is blank or not submitted.

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

5. Audio Quality

Audio fits the video. The audio is clear and shows an excellent understanding of recording. Manipulation of audio shows a calculated effort to match it with the video and is successful. Audio effects are used to enhance the video, not provide “ear candy.”

Audio fits the video. The audio is mostly clear and shows a good understanding of recording. The audio was manipulated to match it with the video. Audio effects are used to enhance the video, not provide “ear candy.”

The audio mostly fits the video. Music or narration has some intelligibility and/or fidelity problems. Audio and video matching has issues. Some audio effects may seem unnecessary.

The audio and video appear to be mismatched. Audio has major intelligibility and/or fidelity problems. Audio and video are noticeably out of sync. Audio effects seems unnecessary, if used.

Audio is absent, unintelligible or not submitted.

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

6. Appropriate for Audience

Video seems perfectly matched for intended audience.

Video is matched to the intended audience.

Video has some elements that are not appropriately matched to the audience.

Video has a substantial number of elements that are not appropriately matched to the audience.

Video is clearly inappropriate for the audience or not submitted.

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

Creativity &
Viewer Engagement

The final video project demonstrates not only a comprehensive understanding of video production and editing, but also presents the topic in a thoroughly interesting and informative manner that engages and satisfies the viewer.

The final video project demonstrates a basic understanding of video production and editing, and also presents the topic in a somewhat interesting and informative manner.

The final video project demonstrates some understanding of video production and editing, and also presents the topic in a somewhat interesting manner. However, additional work on the project is definitely needed.

Evidence of creativity is debatable and not readily apparent from viewing the project.

No creativity is demonstrated or was not submitted.

10 points

7 points

5 points

2 points

0 points

PROJECT
REPORT

Excellent

Proficient

Average

Poor

No Credit

The Project Report Describes the Purpose of the Final Video Project

The report is well organized, very well written and describes the purpose of the project in a thorough and thoughtful manner.

The report is well written and clearly describes the purpose of the project.

The report describes the general purpose of the project in an adequate manner.

The report only partially describes the purpose of the project and/or there are inaccuracies or major oversights in the document.

No attempt is made to describe the purpose or report is not submitted.  

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

The Project Report Describes the Process of Creating the Final Video Project

The report clearly describes the process of creating the project in a thorough and meaningful manner.

The report is well written and clearly describes the major points of the process of creating the project.

The report describes the process of creating the project in an adequate manner.

The report only partially describes the process of the project and/or there are inaccuracies or major oversights in the document.

No attempt is made to describe the process or report is not submitted.  

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points

The Project Report Describes the Challenges Faced in Creating the Final Video Project

The report is clearly written and describes the challenges faced in creating the project in a thorough and meaningful manner.

The report is well written and clearly describes the challenges faced in the project.

The report describes the challenges faced in creating the project.

The report only partially describes the challenges faced in creating the project and/or there are inaccuracies or major oversights in the document.

No attempt is made to describe the challenges or report is not submitted.  

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

0 points