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Asssesment Rubric

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Level 4 

Knowledge and Understanding 

Knowledge of content

 

 

 

 

Demonstrates limited knowledge of character design elements used to portray villains in media (e.g. colour, shape, facial features)
Demonstrates some knowledge of character design elements used to portray villains in media (e.g. colour, shape, facial features)
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of character design elements used to portray villains in media (e.g. colour, shape, facial features)
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of character design elements used to portray villains in media (e.g. colour, shape, facial features)

Understanding of content

 

 

 

Demonstrates limited understanding of how media representations can influence perceptions of diverse groups (e.g. associating disabilities or larger bodies with villainy)
Demonstrates some understanding of how media representations can influence perceptions of diverse groups (e.g. associating disabilities or larger bodies with villainy)
Demonstrates considerable understanding of how media representations can influence perceptions of diverse groups (e.g. associating disabilities or larger bodies with villainy)
Demonstrates thorough understanding of how media representations can influence perceptions of diverse groups (e.g. associating disabilities or larger bodies with villainy)

Thinking 

 

Use of planning skills

 

Uses planning skills with limited effectiveness to identify elements to add or change to make someone look more villainous
Uses planning skills with some effectiveness to identify elements to add or change to make someone look more villainous
Uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness to identify elements to add or change to make someone look more villainous
Uses planning skills with a high degree of effectiveness to identify elements to add or change to make someone look more villainous
Use of processing skills

 

 
Uses processing skills with limited effectiveness to analyze visual clues and stereotypes associated with villains in media
Uses processing skills with some effectiveness to analyze visual clues and stereotypes associated with villains in media
Uses processing skills with considerable effectiveness to analyze visual clues and stereotypes associated with villains in media
Uses processing skills with a high degree of effectiveness to analyze visual clues and stereotypes associated with villains in media
Use of critical/creative thinking processes 
 
Uses critical/creative thinking processes with limited effectiveness to reflect on the impact of representations on diverse groups
Uses critical/creative thinking processes with some effectiveness to reflect on the impact of representations on diverse groups
Uses critical/creative thinking processes with considerable effectiveness to reflect on the impact of representations on diverse groups
Uses critical/creative thinking processes with a high degree of effectiveness to reflect on the impact of representations on diverse groups

Communication 

Expression and organization of ideas and information

 

 

Expresses and organizes ideas and information with limited effectiveness when expressing the reasons for choosing specific elements for the “Villainize Yourself” filter
Expresses and organizes ideas and information with some effectiveness by clearly expressing the reasons for choosing specific elements for the “Villainize Yourself” filter
Expresses and organizes ideas and information with considerable effectiveness by clearly and logically expressing the reasons for choosing specific elements for the “Villainize Yourself” filter
Expresses and organizes ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness by clearly, logically and fluently expressing the reasons for choosing specific elements for the “Villainize Yourself” filter
Communication for different audiences and purposes
Communicates for different audiences and purposes with limited effectiveness when explaining the filter design choices and how they reflect common stereotypes
Communicates for different audiences and purposes with some effectiveness when explaining the filter design choices and how they reflect common stereotypes
Communicates for different audiences and purposes with considerable effectiveness when explaining the filter design choices and how they reflect common stereotypes
Communicates for different audiences and purposes with a high degree of effectiveness when explaining the filter design choices and how they reflect common stereotypes
Use of conventions
Uses conventions of visual communication (e.g. colour, shape) with limited effectiveness
Uses conventions of visual communication (e.g. colour, shape) with some effectiveness
Uses conventions of visual communication (e.g. colour, shape) with considerable effectiveness
Uses conventions of visual communication (e.g. colour, shape) with a high degree of effectiveness

Application 

Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts

 

 

Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts to create a filter that effectively “villanizes” an image with limited effectiveness
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts to create a filter that “villanizes” an image with some effectiveness
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts to create a filter that effectively “villanizes” an image with considerable effectiveness
Applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts to create a filter that effectively and insightfully “villanizes” an image with a high degree of effectiveness
Transfer of knowledge and skills

 

 
Transfers understanding of media stereotypes to new contexts by designing a filter that reflects those stereotypes with limited effectiveness
Transfers understanding of media stereotypes to new contexts by designing a filter that reflects those stereotypes with some effectiveness
Transfers understanding of media stereotypes to new contexts by designing a filter that reflects those stereotypes with considerable effectiveness
Transfers understanding of media stereotypes to new contexts by designing a filter that reflects those stereotypes with a high degree of effectiveness
Making connections within and between various contexts
Connects the visual elements of the filter to real-world stereotypes and their potential impact with limited effectiveness Connects the visual elements of the filter to real-world stereotypes and their potential impact with some effectiveness Connects the visual elements of the filter to real-world stereotypes and their potential impact with considerable effectiveness Connects the visual elements of the filter to real-world stereotypes and their potential impact with a high degree of effectiveness

 

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