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Point of View - Awareness of Audience

Strong awareness of audience in the design. Scripting, audio and storyline are exemplars of film noir. No element distracts from the theme - More than 4 characteristics of the film noir style are used.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Scripting, dialogue, and storyline reflect the feeling of film noir. At least 4 major characteristics of film noir are used.

Some awareness of audience in the design. Film noir style is evident, but not consistently present. At least 3 major characteristics of film noir are used.

Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience. Film is not in the noir style, and fewer than 3 characteristics of noir film are used.

Technical Aspects

Dialogue is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.

Dialogue is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.

Dialogue is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.

Dialogue needs more attention.

Soundtrack

Music stirs a rich emotional response that matches the story line well. Music was obtained legally and is properly credited at the end of the film.

Music stirs a rich emotional response that somewhat matches the story line. Music was obtained legally and is properly credited at the end of the film.

Music is ok, and not distracting, but it does not add much to the story. Music was obtained legally and is properly credited at the end of the film.

Music is distracting, inappropriate, OR was not used. Music was NOT obtained legally and is NOT properly credited at the end of the film.

Setting

The setting creates a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. Props and costuming may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

Setting creates an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. Props and costuming may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

An attempt was made to use setting to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Props and costuming are logical.

Little or no attempt to use setting to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone. Props and costuming are not used to any effect.

Storyline

The story is told with exactly the right amount of detail throughout. It does not seem too short nor does it seem too long. Rising action, climax, and resolution are all clearly present.

The story composition is typically good, though it seems to drag somewhat OR need slightly more detail in one or two sections. Rising action, climax, and resolution are present.

The story seems to need more editing. It is noticeably too long or too short in more than one section. Rising action, climax, and resolution are somewhat present - storyline progression is not entirely clear.

The story needs extensive editing. It is too long or too short to be interesting. Rising action, climax, and resolution are not present - storyline progression is not at all clear.