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Spotlite Design Challenge:

Criteria

Components of a NASA Spotlite Video

Include the following components to develop a NASA Spotlite video that will help others change their misconceptions about a science topic. Think of an appealing storyline to keep the target audience engaged throughout the video.

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The video produced must:
  • Contain an Intro that brands the video as NASA Spotlite video
  • Contain an Engage section that identifies the science misconception and keeps viewers’ attention.
    • Address the misconception through a real-world problem.
    • Use dialogue with more than one voice (conversation).
    • Use questions to answer or instructions for the viewer to follow.
  • Contain an Explore section that includes a demonstration to debunk the misconception.
    • Show the viewer how to set up an activity to explore the science concept.
    • Whenever possible use NASA graphics, images, and animations.
  • Contain Outro that gives proper credit to production team and resources (see Publish section)
    • Be of high quality in visual content and audio aspects.
    • Be between 90 and 120 seconds in length.
    • Include closed captioning.

This rubric helps address all criteria. Refer to it often as you plan, create, and film your video.

Video Production Rubric

The video produced: Exemplary
Contains an ENGAGE section that identifies the science misconception. Presents a question to address the misconception through a real-world problem.
Contains an EXPLORE section that includes a demonstration to debunk the misconception. Through the demonstration the viewers see how to set up an activity to explore the science concept and are encouraged to repeat this demonstration for themselves.
Keeps the viewers’ attention and is engaging. Highly engaging through the entire video. The viewer is involved with questions to answer or instructions to follow. Uses dialogue with more than one voice (conversation).
Contains high quality visual content. High quality visual content. Clear and crisp images are used throughout the video.
Contains high quality audio aspects. High quality audio; the audio level is consistent throughout the video.
Ranges between 90 and 120 seconds. Falls within the time limit constraints.
Contains actors who pronounce words with clarity and appropriate inflection/expression. Actors speak clearly and distinctly; facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm.
Includes labels for ENGAGE and EXPLORE sections, Spotlite intro, end credits, NASA disclaimer, and Spotlite outro. Video includes all required components with no errors.
Download Rubric File

Once you have completed reviewing the Criteria for the Spotlite video, you’re ready to Create your video.