7/30/2019 Rubric for Cinematic dramatization of an Epic
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Rubric for Cinematic Dramatization of Epic
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Criteria for
Evaluation
Superior (11) Excellent (8) Good (5) Fair (2)
Characterization
/performance The creation of characters in this performance is
very believable.
The characters are motivated by the script and are sustained
throughout the performance by the superior concentration of the
actors.
Actors display an understanding of action / reaction in the
creation oftheir characters.
They deliver lines in a well-rehearsed believable manner.
All characters are distinct and add to the believability of
theperformance.
Full description of character/s that adds to the audiences
comprehension.
Characters are almost always believable
Characters are almost always motivated by the
script
Actors are almost always display a clearunderstanding of the
characters
Lines are almost always delivered in a believable
manner Characters are almost always distinct.
Characters are sometimes believable
Characters are sometimes are motivated
by the script
Actors are sometimes display a clearunderstanding of the
characters
Lines are sometimes delivered in a
believable manner Characters are sometimes distinct
Characters are seldom
believable
Characters are seldommotivated by the script
Actors seldom display
a clear understanding
of the characters
Lines are seldom
delivered in a
believable manner
Characters are seldom
distinct.
Physicality The actors are always the physical embodiment of the
characters.
They clearly use external expression to display the concept of
the
characters.
The actors use gesture, movement, facial expression, and posture
in a
superior manner to create the physical nuances of the
characters.
All characters are controlled, precise, and believable.
All characters are sustained throughout the performance.
Actors almost always embody the characters
Characters almost always demonstrate external
expression
Characters almost always use gesture, movement,
facial expression, and posture to create thecharacters
Characters almost always sustained
Actors sometimes embody the
characters
Actors sometimes use external
expression
Actors sometimes use gesture,movement, facial expression,
and
posture to create the characters
Characters are sometimessustained
Actors seldom embody
the characters
Actors seldom use
external expression
Actors seldom usegesture, movement,
facial expression, andposture to create the
characters
Characters are seldom
sustainedDialogue Creative dialogue that contributes to the
audience enjoyment. Some dialogue that contribute to the
audience's
enjoyment.
Little to no dialogue or existing
dialogue distracts from the audience
enjoyment.
No dialogue.
Props
Props and scenery are well constructed, reflect a clear time and
place,
and contribute to the theme of the dramatization.
They are used in a manner that adds to the overall effect of
the
performance.
Props are well constructed.
Props add to the performance and are appropriate.
Props simply aide the performance. Props are not constructed
well
and they do not match the
content of the dramatization.
Costume and
make-up
Costume and make-up are well constructed, reflect a clear
time and place, and contribute to the theme of the
dramatization.
Costume and make-up are used to reflect a clear
time and place, and to contribute to the theme ofthe
dramatization.
There is an evident attempt to
represent the time and setting of the storythrough costume and
make-up
These is no attempt to wear
proper costume to represent thetime and setting of the
story.
Setting: location
and TimeLocation and time are consistent with the story and
contribute to
audience understanding or to unity of theme.
Location and time are somewhat consistent with the
story.
Location, time, and are evident but are
not consistent with the story and do notcontribute to audience
understanding or
to unity of theme.
Creativity:Action
Action adds to story line and audience interest.Excellent
details
Action somewhat fits story lineAdequate detains that hold the
audience interest
Evident attempt to add to story lineFails to hold audience
attention becauseprops are lacking.
No attempt to change or add tostory line.
Video
Production Video is well shot, steady, and easy to hear.
Editing is clean with quality transitions and logical
sequencing
Video is mostly steady with decent audio quality.
Transitions and sequencing are mostly ok.
Video is shaky and hard to hear.
Transition is abrupt and hard to follow.
Overall
Effectiveness
