News Package Rubric

Names: ______

Film Days: ______

  • You may partner up or work by yourself, but there must only be ONE reporter in the Package.
  • Package must be serious and focus on DHS or an issueteens or faculty face
  • You must dress appropriately on the days you will appear on camera.
  • If you don’t watch the news I suggest you start. This will help you understand what I am looking for in your package.

Slate was included and formatted correctly / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
2 Seconds of black included before project starts / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
TRT was met – 1:30 TO 2:00 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
NAT Pop included / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Reporter Dressed Appropriately / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Mic Use – Mic was used on stand-up and with interviewees / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Lower Thirds Title on each person that spoke / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
At least 2 interviews / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Stand-up of Reporter was included – Remember only 1 reporter / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Interview Frame Up –Following the Rule of 3rds / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
VO with B-Roll / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Tag line at the end / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Videography (camera skills, use of tripod, sequenced shots) / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Editing (cuts and transitions, no jump cuts) / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0

Package Idea: ______Questions:______Script for VOs:______Package Grade:______