Film Critique

PAAS 357: Chinese Cinema from Text to Screen Winter 2018

Film Title: ___________________________________ Film Critique Rubric

Criterion Level: Limited (1) Level: Developing (2) Level: Proficient (3) Level: Exceptional (4)

Knowledge of

Texts/Films

Score:____/4

• Facts/details/examples are limited or unclear

• Essential components of texts/ films are not addressed

• Lack of awareness or comprehension of context of material being

discussed (i.e. when, where

produced)

• Some facts/details/examples are included

• Some essential components of texts/films are addressed

• Demonstrates general understanding of context of

material

• Does not meet length requirement

• Many facts/details/examples are included

• Most essential components of one text/film are addressed

• Demonstrates clear understanding of context of

material

• Meets 3-page length requirement

• Wealth of detail

• Most essential components of text/film addressed

• Makes connections beyond immediate context of material to

other contexts

• Refers to at least one specific scene or passage in the text/film

Argument and

Analysis

Score:____/4

• Argument/question unstated or unclear

• Little or no attempt to analyze or draw conclusions; extensive

summary of material

• Limited, if any, connection to topics discussed in class

• Argument/question stated but not developed subsequently

• Analysis/conclusions are present but vague or

unelaborated; some summary

• Evident but limited attempts to connect to topics discussed in

class

• Argument/question stated and developed in limited manner

• Analysis/conclusions clear but derivative/unoriginal; little

summary

• Sustained connections to topics discussed in class

• Argument/question addresses crucial issues in broad, creative,

developed manner

• Analysis/conclusions grounded but creative; little/no summary

• Goes well beyond prompt to identify connections to other

related issues/topics

Level: Limited – Developing (1) Level: Proficient - Exceptional (2)

Written Expression

Score:____/2

• Multiple and major mechanical and syntax errors

• Limited use of professional vocabulary

• Word choice errors, generalizations

• Tone is not professional

• Few mechanical or syntax errors- none major

• Clear evidence of internalized professional vocabulary

• Tone and style are appropriate and professional

TOTAL________/10