Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!
Animating Biology

Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Student Work

Script Supervisor
You are in charge of planning out each frame of your video/animation. You need to understand the concept well enough to be able to explain it in a series of pictures. You will use the storyboard template given to you to record your ideas. For more information and examples of storyboards, see the following websites:

Storyboard Basics and Examples

Storyboard Components

Storyboard Checklist

Below you will find the rubric which Omnibiotic will use to evaluate your finished product.

Category 10 8 6 4

Content Storyboard demonstrates accurate and complete understanding of concept/process. Storyboard demonstrates accurate but not fully complete understanding of concept/process. Storyboard lacks some details or is sometimes incorrect regarding concept/process. Storyboard shows lack of understanding and time spent developing concept/process.

Required Elements Storyboard is complete with colored sketches, detailed notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects outstanding planning and organization. Storyboard is relatively complete with colored sketches for most scenes, and notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects effective planning and organization. Storyboard has glaring omissions in scene planning. There are some sketches and notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects attempts at planning and organization. Storyboard is not done or is so incomplete that it could not be used even as a general guide. It reflects very little planning.

Clarity and Neatness Storyboard is easy to read, and all elements are so clearly written, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the video if necessary. Storyboard is easy to read, and most elements are clearly written, labeled or drawn. Another student might be able to create the video after asking one or two questions. Storyboard is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. It would be hard for another student to create the video without asking many questions. Storyboard is hard to read, and one cannot tell what goes where. It would be impossible for another student to create this video without asking many questions.

Teamwork Students collaborated well to effectively develop storyboard, create props, and produce a quality video. Students collaborated to develop storyboard, create props, and produce an adequate video. Students did not collaborate often, and storyboard, props, and video do not complement each other. Students did not collaborate at all, and some required elements are missing.

Use of Time Used time well during class periods with no adult reminders. Used time well during most class periods with no adult reminders. Used time well but required adult reminders on a couple occasions. Used time poorly in spite of several adult reminders to do so.
Project turned in on time is worth 5 points. Total score for Script Supervisor = 55 points.

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Category	10	8	6	4
Content	Storyboard demonstrates accurate and complete understanding of concept/process.	Storyboard demonstrates accurate but not fully complete understanding of concept/process.	Storyboard lacks some details or is sometimes incorrect regarding concept/process.	Storyboard shows lack of understanding and time spent developing concept/process.
Required Elements	Storyboard is complete with colored sketches, detailed notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects outstanding planning and organization.	Storyboard is relatively complete with colored sketches for most scenes, and notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects effective planning and organization.	Storyboard has glaring omissions in scene planning. There are some sketches and notes on titles, transitions, narration, music, etc. It reflects attempts at planning and organization.	Storyboard is not done or is so incomplete that it could not be used even as a general guide. It reflects very little planning.
Clarity and Neatness	Storyboard is easy to read, and all elements are so clearly written, labeled, or drawn that another student could create the video if necessary.	Storyboard is easy to read, and most elements are clearly written, labeled or drawn. Another student might be able to create the video after asking one or two questions.	Storyboard is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. It would be hard for another student to create the video without asking many questions.	Storyboard is hard to read, and one cannot tell what goes where. It would be impossible for another student to create this video without asking many questions.
Teamwork	Students collaborated well to effectively develop storyboard, create props, and produce a quality video.	Students collaborated to develop storyboard, create props, and produce an adequate video.	Students did not collaborate often, and storyboard, props, and video do not complement each other.	Students did not collaborate at all, and some required elements are missing.
Use of Time	Used time well during class periods with no adult reminders.	Used time well during most class periods with no adult reminders.	Used time well but required adult reminders on a couple occasions.	Used time poorly in spite of several adult reminders to do so.