Exemplary 4

Accomplished 3

Developing 2

Beginning 1

Sound Effects

Audio equipment (i.e., microphones, cables, software) is used with skill, is well-suited to the situation. and results in the desired effect.

Audio equipment (i.e., microphones, cables, software) is generally not used.

Script(s)

Characters are fully integrated into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience throughout the play.

Story line has an identifiable plot with a recognizable beginning, middle, and end. Characters are somewhat integrated into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience most of the time.

The plot of the story line was attempted but the beginning, middle, and end were not consistently recognizable. Characters are integrated very little into the story. The plot holds the attention of the audience some of the time.

The plot of the story line is not easily identified. Integration of characters into the story is not present. The plot does not hold the attention of the audience.

Commercials

Commercials are about a new product, are highly creative, and sound like real radio advertisements. At least three commercials were included in the script.

At least three commercials were included in the script.

Commercials are about a new product, but creativity needs more development. At least two commercials were included in the script.

Commercials are about an existing product. Very little original thought was included in the commercials. At least one commercial was included in the script.

Performance

Play was very entertaining and held the attention of the audience throughout the performance. Few to no errors were made in the performance of the script. Sound effects were well integrated. Transitions between segments were smooth.

Play was entertaining and held the attention of the audience during most of the performance. Some minor errors were made in the performance of the script. Sound effects were somewhat integrated. Transitions between segments had little hesitation.

Play was moderately entertaining and held the attention of the audience during some of the performance. Some major errors were made in the performance of the script. Integration of sound effects was attempted but did not always achieve success. Transitions between segments were choppy.

Play was not very entertaining and did not hold the attention of the audience during the performance. Many major errors were made in the performance of the script. Integration of sound effects was poor. Transitions between segments were poor.

Journal

Journal was presented in a an appropriate and well-written format, either in electronic file form or hand-written booklet. It includes extensive reflections from each class meeting of one page or more and copies of responses submitted in each of the online class discussions. Class notes and important concepts are also included.

Journal was presented in a an appropriate and well-written format, either in electronic file form or hand-written booklet. It includes extensive reflections from each class meeting of less than one page and copies of all responses submitted in each of the online class discussions.

Journal was not presented in a an appropriate and well-written format, either in electronic file form or hand-written booklet. It includes little to no reflections from each class meeting and little or no copies of responses submitted in each of the online class discussions.