MUSIC PERFORMANCE TASK INSTRUCTIONS.pptx

Short Film

1. SHORT FILM Create a short film with a minimum duration of 5 minutes. The story can be dramatic or comic, but it should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Use classical music as the background score. Choose pieces that enhance the mood of your story (e.g., dramatic, suspenseful, joyful, melancholic). You may use a smartphone, camera, or any recording device. Editing software may be used for cutting, transitions, and adding music. Dialogue, narration, or text on screen is allowed but not required. All members must contribute meaningfully (acting, filming, editing, etc.).

2. SHORT FILM RUBRICS Criteria Excellent (90–100) Proficient (80–89) Developing (70–79) Needs Improvement (Below 70) Weight Creativity & Originality Unique and compelling concept; highly engaging Creative idea with good effort; mostly engaging Some originality but predictable or lacking impact Unoriginal or minimal creativity shown 25% Use of Classical Music Music perfectly matches mood and enhances storytelling Music mostly appropriate; some minor mismatches Music somewhat connected but not well-timed Music poorly chosen or not integrated 25% Storytelling & Clarity Clear, well-structured narrative; strong emotional impact Story is understandable; some lapses in flow Story has weak structure; confusing at times Story unclear or incomplete 20% Technical Execution (video quality, editing, sound balance) Excellent editing, smooth transitions, good sound balance Good editing with minor errors Some editing done but distracting errors present Minimal editing; technical issues hinder film 20% Effort & Collaboration Evident strong effort; equal contributions from group Good effort; most members contributed Unequal contributions or average effort Little effort or one-sided work 10%