include. This may also have a picture of you.

(Hint:
Look at examples of CD cases for ideas.)

CD Project Rubric / Due: __________

You will be creating your own mixed CD album cover to inform

others about your life. This CD cover will include songs that
have had an impact on your life. In sharing this information,
the rest of the class and I will get to know you on a more
personal level.
Cover art
____ /10 points

Cover art must be original, creative, and indicative of

who you are. This would become the cover of the case
for your CD. This may be part of an actual plastic CD
case or a paper pamphlet.
Original title
____ /5 points

The title of your CD must share something about you,

who you are, the experiences you have had, and/or how
you are an individual. (Hint: Dont use your name.)
Inside booklet (5 songs)
____ /25 points

A list AND explanation of connection for each song,

including artist, original album, and year.
o
The explanation must be more than just This is
my favorite song or This song is awesome! The
connection must be to your life or show how this
reminds you of something you have experienced
in your life. This is the part of the project that
shows us who you are.
Back cover
____ /10 points
The back cover should have a list of the songs that you
have chosen, as well as any artwork that you care to

Total:

___ /50 points

Comments:

CD Project Rubric / Due: __________

You will be creating your own mixed CD album cover to inform

others about your life. This CD cover will include songs that
have had an impact on your life. In sharing this information,
the rest of the class and I will get to know you on a more
personal level.
Cover art
____ /10 points

Cover art must be original, creative, and indicative of

who you are. This would become the cover of the case
for your CD. This may be part of an actual plastic CD
case or a paper pamphlet.
Original title
____ /5 points

The title of your CD must share something about you,

who you are, the experiences you have had, and/or how
you are an individual. (Hint: Dont use your name.)
Inside booklet (5 songs)
____ /25 points

A list AND explanation of connection for each song,

including artist, original album, and year.
o
The explanation must be more than just This is
my favorite song or This song is awesome! The
connection must be to your life or show how this
reminds you of something you have experienced

in your life. This is the part of the project that

shows us who you are.
Back cover
____ /10 points
The back cover should have a list of the songs that you
have chosen, as well as any artwork that you care to
include. This may also have a picture of you. (Hint:
Look at examples of CD cases for ideas.)
Total:
Comments:

___ /50 points