Music Video Parody

Guidelines

1. The Music Video Parody is a competition to all Grade 12 students as part of the
performance task in Media and Information Literacy subject.
2. Each section will produce a One (1) Music Video Parody that promotes their STRAND.
3. The duration of the MVP must have a total running time of three (3) minutes, including
the opening and closing credits in MP4 format.
4. Pick a song that is widely recognized. The more familiar the original song, the more
relatable your parody will be,
5. Make sure the song’s theme or genre aligns with the message you want to convey in your
parody.
6. Write your parody lyrics. Focus on a specific topic, theme, or story for your parody. The
lyrics should fit the rhythm and syllable count of the original song.
7. Be creative and funny. Exaggerate ideas and include punchlines to keep it entertaining.
8. Ensure the lyrics are appropriate for your target audience – avoid offensive language and
sensitive topics unless your goal is to address them thoughtfully.
9. Use a camera or smartphone with a decent resolution to ensure clear footage. Format of
the video should be in Landscape position.
10. Gather any props, costumes, or accessories to make scenes fun and memorable. Even
small items can add a lot to the visuals.
11. Shooting location i s w i t h i n s c h o o l p r e m i s e s o n l y , d u r i n g t h e i r
Media and Information Literacy.
12. You can use Bandlab Application to record your song lyrics and karaoke or instrumental
version of the song as background music. Make sure it’s royalty-free when posting the
parody online.
13. Use video editing software like capcut, filmora, adobe premiere pro, etc. to cut scenes,
add effects, and sync the visuals with your lyrics.
14. Include subtitles or captions as they can help viewers follow the lyrics.
15. Consider adding a few special effects, transitions, or filters to enhance the comedic
elements.
16. Ensure the timing, audio quality, and humor all come through.
17. Deadline of submission will be on December 13, 2024.
 Music Video Parody Rubric

Needs Improvement
Category Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3)
(2)

Highly original and

clever; Limited originality;
Some originality; Lacks originality and
demonstrates a attempts humor but
creatively adapts humor; fails to
unique and may lack a
Creativity the theme with a engage the audience
humorous consistent
humorous in a unique or
perspective that perspective or
perspective. memorable way.
enhances the creativity.
parody.

Lyrics perfectly
Lyrics match most Lyrics occasionally Lyrics rarely match
match the rhythm,
of the rhythm and match the original the original song's
syllables, and theme
Lyric Adaptation theme of the song, but some lines rhythm and theme;
of the original song,
original song with a feel forced or lacks flow and
adding humor and
few awkward spots. awkward. coherence.
creativity.

Storyline is clear,
Storyline is mostly Storyline is
logical, and Storyline is confusing
clear and logical, somewhat unclear
enhances the or missing; scenes are
though some or lacks focus;
Storyline & Flow parody; scenes are disconnected, making
scenes may feel less scenes may feel
engaging and the parody difficult to
connected or disjointed or
entertaining follow.
engaging. inconsistent.
throughout.

Expressive and Good performance; Poor performance;

Limited
energetic actors show some actors appear
expressiveness;
performance; actors expression and unengaged or
Performance actors are somewhat
embody their roles humor, though uncomfortable,
engaged but lack
with enthusiasm and energy could be lacking expression
energy or humor.
humor. higher. and enthusiasm.

Creative and Good use of props

Lack of props or
effective use of and costumes; they Minimal use of props
costumes, or those
Use of props and costumes generally support or costumes, with
used don’t contribute
Props/Costumes that enhance the the parody's theme limited impact on
to the parody or
parody's humor and and add some the humor or theme.
appear distracting.
theme. humor.

Technical Quality High-quality audio Good audio and Fair audio and video Poor audio or video
 Needs Improvement
Category Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3)
(2)

and video; clear

video quality; some quality; some quality; difficult to
visuals and sound
minor issues that problems with see or hear,
(Audio/Video) that support an
don’t detract clarity, lighting, or distracting from the
enjoyable viewing
significantly. sound consistency. overall experience.
experience.

Smooth, Good editing with

Little or no editing;
professional editing; minor pacing Basic editing; some
awkward transitions
video is well-paced issues; scenes awkward transitions
Editing & Pacing and pacing make the
and scenes generally flow well or pacing issues that
video difficult to
transition naturally and maintain disrupt the flow.
watch.
and engagingly. audience interest.

Film includes
Required Film includes all Film includes some Film includes few
most of the
Components: of the required of the required of the required
required
components. components components
-Length(3min) component.
-Title & Credits

Generally
Extremely Somewhat
entertaining;
entertaining and entertaining; may
Overall maintains viewer Lacks entertainment
engaging; keeps lose viewer interest
Entertainment interest with some value; fails to engage
viewers interested at times or lack
Value funny or or amuse viewers.
and amused memorable
memorable
throughout. moments.
moments.