Rubrics

Catalog Entries
RequirementMeets Expectations (5)Meets most of but not all the Expectations (4)Somewhat meets Expectations (3)Developing(1)
Length and Originality150-300 words, written in your own language.150-300 words, written in your own language. 150-300 words, written partially in your own language with a few sentences taken directly from the institutional description150-300 words but include most of or the entirety of the institutional description
Writing and Re-writingProvide your own observation and interpretation of the object that is supported by details of the object, explain the significance of those details, connect the object to the context of theatre arts and theatrical culture.Provide your own observation and interpretation of the object, provide details of the object, explain the significance of those details, but lack connection to the context of theatre arts and theatrical culture.Provide your own observation and interpretation of the object, provide details of the object but lack clarification of the significance of those details, lack connection to the context of theatre arts and theatrical culture.Lack your own observation and interpretation of the object, lack clarification of the significance of those details, lack connection to the context of theatre arts and theatrical culture.
Other PropertiesInclude an image of the artifact, the title of the artifact, the creator of the artifact (if possible), copyright or licensing status rights holder, and the URL to the original record.Include an image of the artifact, the title of the artifact, the creator of the artifact (if possible), the URL to the original record, but do not include copyright nor licensing status nor rights holder Include an image of the artifact, the title of the artifact, the URL to the original record, but does not include the creator of the artifact (if possible), but do not include copyright licensing status nor rights holderInclude the URL to the original record, but do not include an image of the artifact, the title of the artifact, the creator of the artifact (if possible), nor copyright licensing status nor rights holder
Fictional Theatre Review
RequirementMeets Expectations (15)Meets most of but not all the Expectations (12)Somewhat meets Expectations (10)Developing(7)
Periods and RegionsThe fictional theatre review clarifies the periods and the regions, and situates the event in the major aesthetic movement and cultural contextThe fictional theatre review clarifies the periods and the regions, identifies the major aesthetic movement and cultural context, but does not situate the event in the contextThe fictional theatre review clarifies the periods and the regions, but does not identify the major aesthetic movement and cultural contextThe fictional theatre review does not clarify the periods and the regions nor identify the major aesthetic movement and cultural context
ContentInclude concrete and elaborate description of the performance, including the type of performance, the stage, the actor, the costume, the interior environment, and the architectureInclude concrete description of the performance, including the type of performance, the stage, the actor, the costume, the interior environment, and the architectureInclude somewhat concrete description of the performance, including the type of performance, the stage, the actor, the costume, the interior environment, and the architectureInclude unspecified description of the performance
ObservationInclude your observation, your interpretation, and your reaction to the performanceInclude your observation and your reaction to the performanceInclude unspecified observation and vague reaction to the performanceInclude unspecified observation and vague reaction to the performance
Veracity and CreativityThe description of the performance reflects the development and characteristics of theatre during the time, including the stage object, the technological development in scenography and lighting, the acting style, the costume style, the size and the structure of the theatre, and the audience activities in the theatreThe description of the performance reflects some aspects of the development and characteristics of theatre during the time, including the stage object, the technological development in scenography and lighting, the acting style, the costume style, the size and the structure of the theatre, and the audience activities in the theatreThe description of the performance reflects some aspects of the development and characteristics of theatre between the seventeenth and the nineteenth century, but not specific enough to reflect any specific period nor cultural contextThe description of the performance reflects some characteristics of theatre between the seventeenth and the nineteenth century, but not specific enough to reflect any specific period nor cultural context
Reflective Rationale
RequirementMeets Expectations (15)Meets most of but not all the Expectations (12)Somewhat meets Expectations (10)Developing(7)
Historical and Empirical ReferenceProvide clear description of the sources of historical and empirical reference and specify the application of the sources in your fictional theatre reviewProvide clear description of the sources of historical and empirical reference but less clear description of the application of the sources in your fictional theatre reviewProvide brief description of the sources of historical and empirical reference and partial description of the application of the sources in your fictional theatre reviewProvide brief description of the sources of historical and empirical reference and does not clarify the application of the sources in your fictional theatre review
Imaginative and Creative InventionSpecify inventive details in the fictional theatre review and provide clear reasons for the choice and arrangementSpecify inventive details in the fictional theatre review but provide less clear reasons for the choice and arrangementSpecify inventive details in the fictional theatre review but do not provide reasons for the choice and arrangementMention the inventive details in the fictional theatre review but do not provide reasons for the choice and arrangement
Archival ObjectsInclude three or more references to archival objects Include three references to archival objects Include one or two references to archival objectsDo not include any archival object
Historiographical ReflectionProvide concrete reflection on how the presence and absence of material evidence shape your narrative of theatre-going experience and what you learn about the writing of theatre history through this assignmentProvide generalized reflection on how the presence and absence of material evidence shape your narrative of theatre-going experience and what you learn about the writing of theatre history through this assignmentProvide brief reflection on how the presence and absence of material evidence shape your narrative of theatre going and do not reflect on what you learn about the writing of theatre history through this assignmentProvide vague reflection on how the presence and absence of material evidence shape your narrative of theatre going and do not reflect on what you learn about the writing of theatre history through this assignment