Video Production Portfolio Rubric
The video production portfolio should consist of 3-4 video projects, which highlight the applicant's use of shot basics, audio, editing and graphics.
Suggested projects for portfolio:
PSA
Documentary
Music Video
Graphic Animation or Stop Motion Animation
News Package
Highlight Reel
Computer Graphic/Logo design
Criteria | 4 - Advanced | 3 - Proficient | 2 - Basic | 1 - In Progress | Score |
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Has the student been able to demonstrate the effective use of shot basics (Camera)? | The student has demonstrated a successful understanding of shot basics and principles of the assignment criteria (best shot compositions, unity, framing, balance, backgrounds). | The student has demonstrated a basic understanding of shot basics and principles of the assignment criteria (tripod use, better shot composition, better backgrounds). | The student has demonstrated a partial understanding of shot basics and principles of the assignment criteria (some tripod use, some shot composition, busy/poor backgrounds). | The student has demonstrated little understanding of shot basics and principles of the assignment criteria (no tripod, poor lighting, no headroom, no balance). | |
Has the student been able to demonstrate the effective use of Audio? | The student has demonstrated a successful understanding of Audio (best use of mics, natural sound, music, effects, level adjustments, timing). | The student has demonstrated a basic understanding of Audio (better use of natural sound and music usage, mic placement, even levels). | The student has demonstrated a partial understanding of Audio (uneven levels, some natural sound, improper mic usage, distracting music usage, audio missing). | The student has demonstrated little understanding of Audio (audio poor quality and distracting, uneven levels from scenes, no natural sound, improper or no mic usage, poor use of music). | |
Has the student been able to demonstrate the effective use of Editing Basics? | The student has demonstrated a successful understanding of Editing Basics (content well organized, skillful sequence, choice of transitions, choice of transitions is functional and enhances production). | The student has demonstrated a basic understanding of Editing Basics (good use of transitions, sequence of events, B-Roll footage, clean edits, meets time limits). | The student has demonstrated a partial understanding of Editing Basics (some distracting use of transitions, jump cuts, unorganized sequence of events, extensive use of talking heads). | The student has demonstrated little understanding of Editing Basics (distracting or no use of transitions, jump cuts, over or under time limit, no variation of shots, boring, talking heads). | |
Has the student been able to demonstrate the effective use of Graphics? | The student has demonstrated a successful understanding of Graphics (consistent use of ID's and maintains color scheme, enhances production). | The student has demonstrated a basic understanding of Graphics (good use of graphics lower thirds, color schemes, full page, and side presentation). | The student has demonstrated a partial understanding of Graphics (choice of graphics distracts attention somewhat from message, some lower thirds, inconsistent use/colors). | The student has demonstrated little understanding of Graphics (graphics wording in particular confusing and/or illegible, non-existent, no lower thirds, credits). |