Must have experience with art classes
11/2/2016 Music Assignment Rubric: Fa16 CCA3330LO1
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Music Assignment Rubric
Music Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts
1.0 pts
5.0 pts
1.0 pts
1.0 pts
1.0 pts
1.0 pts
5.0 pts
5.0 pts
3.0 pts
5.0 pts
10.0 pts
3.0 pts
Heading & paper format
Paper includes heading of Name, A#, USU 3330SEC, Assignment Name, Assignment Date. Paper is singlespaced, in standard font size and type 1.0 pts
Paper deviates from or is missing one or more of these guidelines 0.0 pts
Response format
Reponses are in proper formatlist of performance info in top left corner, followed by essay responses. No heading or text from the prompts is included 5.0 pts
Paper is mostly in proper format 3.0 pts
Paper is not in proper format 0.0 pts
Performance title Performance title is included and in proper place 1.0 pts
Performance title is not in proper place or is missing 0.0 pts
Date of attendance
Date of attendance is included and in proper place 1.0 pts
Date of attendance is not in proper place or is missing 0.0 pts
Location Location of performance is included and in proper place 1.0 pts
Location is not in proper place or is missing 0.0 pts
Performers/Group Name of group who performed is included and in proper place 1.0 pts
Performers are not in proper place or missing 0.0 pts
Performance space
Response is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality in discussing the performance space. Response includes discussion of aesthetics, acoustics, and the effect of visual aspects on the performance. Response is above average 5.0 pts
Response meets most of the criteria (missing 1 item or lacking robust detail). Response is average 4.0 pts
Response is vague, sparse, or otherwise fails to repond fully to the prompt. Response is below average 3.0 pts
Response ignores the prompt or is missing 0.0 pts
Audience
Response is thoughtful, specific, and of high quality in discussing the audience. Response includes discussion of average age of concertgoers and attentiveness of the audience. Response is above average 5.0 pts
Response meets most of the criteria (missing 1 item or lacking robust detail). Response is average 4.0 pts
Response is vague, sparse, or otherwise fails to repond fully to the prompt. Response is below average 3.0 pts
Response ignores the prompt or is missing 0.0 pts
Clear paragraph break
A clear paragraph break is included here 3.0 pts
There is no clear paragraph break 0.0 pts
Piece 1: Name and composer
Response includes the name of the piece and its composer. Name of piece is either in quotation marks or italics (not both) 5.0 pts
Response includes the name of the piece and its composer, but name of piece is not formatted correctly 4.0 pts
Response is missing either name or piece or its composer 3.0 pts
Response is missing 0.0 pts
Piece 1: Elements
Response clearly discusses 3 elements of music, how they were used in the piece, and their effect on the piece. Response demonstrates understanding of the three elements 10.0 pts
Response discusses 3 elements of music, but response is lacking in clarity or quality 8.0 pts
Response is missing 1 element of music 5.0 pts
Response is missing 2 or more elements of music 0.0 pts
Clear paragraph break
A clear paragraph break is included here 3.0 pts
There is no clear paragraph break 0.0 pts
11/2/2016 Music Assignment Rubric: Fa16 CCA3330LO1
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Total Points: 100.0
Criteria Ratings Pts
5.0 pts
10.0 pts
3.0 pts
10.0 pts
3.0 pts
7.0 pts
3.0 pts
8.0 pts
5.0 pts
5.0 pts
Piece 2: Name and composer
Response includes the name of the piece and its composer. Name of piece is either in quotation marks or italics (not both) 5.0 pts
Response includes the name of the piece and its composer, but name of piece is not formatted correctly 4.0 pts
Response is missing either name or piece or its composer 3.0 pts
Response is missing 0.0 pts
Piece 2: Elements
Response clearly discusses 3 elements of music, how they were used in the piece, and their effect on the piece. Response demonstrates understanding of the three elements 10.0 pts
Response discusses 3 elements of music, but response is lacking in clarity or quality 8.0 pts
Response is missing 1 element of music 5.0 pts
Response is missing 2 or more elements of music 0.0 pts
Clear paragraph break
A clear paragraph break is included here 3.0 pts
There is no clear paragraph break 0.0 pts
Comparison
Response clearly compares the two pieces in terms of their use of elements of music. Response includes at least 3 elements. Response demonstrates understanding of the 3 elements. Response is thoughtful and of high quality 10.0 pts
Response meets most of the requirements (1 error) 8.0 pts
Response meets some of the requirements (2 errors) 5.0 pts
Response ignores the prompt or is missing 0.0 pts
Clear paragraph break
A clear paragraph break is included here 3.0 pts
There is no clear paragraph break 0.0 pts
Overall review and recommendation
Response gives an overall review of the performance, including its strengths and weaknesses. Response also includes a statement of whether or not this performance should be recommended to others. Response is thoughtful and specific 7.0 pts
Response meets most of the requirements (1 error) 6.0 pts
Review is vague, lacking in specifics, or mediocre in quality (2 errors) 5.0 pts
Review ignores the prompt or is missing 0.0 pts
Clear paragraph break
A clear paragraph break is included here 3.0 pts
There is no clear paragraph break 0.0 pts
Works cited
Works cited includes the citation for one newspaper review (from one of the approved newspapers). If other sources are referenced, proper citations are included 8.0 pts
The newspaper review is not from an approved newspaper 5.0 pts
Works cited does not contain a citation for one newspaper music review or is missing entirely 0.0 pts
Works cited
Works cited is formatted correctly. Sources are listed alphabetically. Web citations include the URL. 5.0 pts
Works cited contains 12 errors 3.0 pts
Works cited contains 3 or more errors 0.0 pts
Spelling/grammar Minimal (12) errors 5.0 pts
A few (35) errors 3.0 pts
Many (6+) errors 0.0 pts