Antarctica Explainer Video Project

Category

Excellent (A)

Proficient (B–C)

Needs Improvement (D–F)

Points

Content & Research

Information is accurate and clearly explained. Uses multiple credible sources. The person, place, and thing are explicitly connected and explained as part of one cohesive story.

Information is mostly accurate but may be surface-level or uneven. Person/place/thing are present but connections are not fully explained.

Information is limited, unclear, or inaccurate. Person/place/thing are missing, unclear, or treated as separate ideas.

40

Storytelling & Script

Script has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Voiceover is easy to follow, well-paced, and directly supports visuals. The main idea is clear throughout.

Script structure is present but may feel uneven or unclear in parts. Voiceover may be too fast/slow or loosely connected to visuals.

Script is disorganized or difficult to follow. Voiceover is unclear, missing, or does not support the visuals.

40

Visual Design & Animation

Visuals (maps, graphics, typography) are clear, readable, and consistently styled. Animation helps explain ideas (e.g., movement, zoom, emphasis). Visuals directly support the content.

Visuals are present but may be inconsistent, cluttered, or occasionally unclear. Animation is basic or not always meaningful.

Visuals are unclear, missing, or distracting. Little to no effective use of maps, typography, or animation.

40

Editing & Technical Execution

Includes at least 3 required editing techniques, used to improve clarity, pacing, or emphasis. Transitions are smooth. Audio is clear and balanced. Sound design adds meaning or atmosphere.

Includes required techniques but they may feel forced, inconsistent, or not clearly connected to the story. Some pacing or audio issues.

Missing required techniques or techniques are ineffective. Poor pacing, abrupt transitions, or distracting audio issues.

50

Preproduction Planning

Complete script AND clear planning document (storyboard, shot list, or outline). Plan shows how visuals, narration, and structure fit together. Final video follows the plan.

Script and planning materials are present but lack detail or do not fully match the final video.

Little or no planning materials submitted. Script or plan is incomplete or unclear.

30

Category

Excellent (A)

Proficient (B–C)

Needs Improvement (D–F)

Points

Contribution & Collaboration

Clear documentation of roles and completed work. Peer evaluations indicate consistent effort and collaboration. All members contribute meaningfully.

Some uneven contribution or limited documentation. Peer feedback indicates moderate participation.

Minimal contribution, missing documentation, or negative peer evaluations. Lack of collaboration.

50