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Photo Essay 
Final Photo Essay Project
The purpose of this assignment is to raise awareness and critical thinking by working on a series of photos that have something in common at the concept level and represent divergent thinking as it relates to our Toronto trip. Examples may also include: pictures of an event in sequence, a series of photos describing a process, a series of photos describing an idea, a series of photos that describe a place. All images show a clear conection to social documentary.
Rubric Code: CX45586
By lynnlourie
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Level 3

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Level 1

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Photo Essay Format

Level 4

Used 20-photos
Variety of images represents all camera angles. Lighting and display of images is excellent.
Level 3

Used 10-15 photos.
Variety of images represents all camera angles. Lighting and display of images is good.
Level 2

Used 10 photos.
Variety of images represents all camera angles. Lighting and display of images is acceptable.
Level 1

Did not successfully complete assignment.
Variety of images represents all camera angles. Lighting and display of images is satisfactory.
Creativity and Clarity of Theme

Level 4

All of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND all photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Level 3

Most of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND most photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Level 2

Several of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display AND several photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Level 1

One or two of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. Most of the photos were typical rather than creative AND only 2 photos or fewer related to the concepts they represent in a limited way.
Neatness and Organization

Level 4

Essay is exceptionally attractive in terms of photo arrangements and neatness. All photos are clear and are of the highest quality (digital or printed).
Level 3

Essay is very attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness.Most photos are clear and are a high quality (digital or printed).
Level 2

Essay is attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness. Some of the photos are clear and are a high quality (digital or printed).
Level 1

Essay is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is somewhat sloppy. Few photos are clear and are a good quality (digital or printed).
Artistic Statement/Reflection

Level 4

Concept is clear and words chosen clearly elaborate on the idea present in all of the images. Student demonstrates reflection on their work and how it relates to others.
Level 3

Concept is present but not clear. Words chosen help explain the concept. Student shows little growth.
Level 2

Student shows no reflection on the process and their creativity. Some of the concept is clear.
Level 1

Student did not complete Artistic statement. Concept is vague and shows little reflection.
Text and Captions

Level 4

Text includes a Title, begins with a couple of introductory sentences related to topic and message, describes what is happening, relates to the main topic, uses interesting words and phrases. Information is well organized and clearly represents the theme of the essay.
Level 3

Text includes a title, begins with a couple of introductory sentences related to topic and message, describes what is happening, relates to the main topic, uses interesting words and phrases, well organized information.
Level 2

Text has some of the text features but not all. There is some reference to theme.
Level 1

Text has few of the text features. Theme is vaguely represented.
Critical Analysis

Level 4

Student uses critical analysis with a high degree of effectiveness. Photographs illustrate a high degree of divergent thinking.
Level 3

Student uses critical analysis with considerable effectiveness. Photographs illustrate considerable divergent thinking.
Level 2

Student uses critical analysis with moderate effectiveness. Photographs illustrate some divergent thinking.
Level 1

Student uses critical analysis with limited effectiveness. Photographs illustrate limited divergent thinking.
Media component

Level 4

Photo essay informs target audience with a high degree of effectiveness. Media message is clearly outlined in images along with text with a high degree of effectiveness.
Level 3

Photo essay informs target audience with a considerable effectiveness. Media message is often outlined in images along with text with considerable effectiveness.
Level 2

Photo essay informs target audience with moderate effectiveness. Media message is somewhat outlined in images along with text with moderate effectiveness.
Level 1

Photo essay informs target audience with limited effectiveness. Media message is seldom outlined in images along with or without text, with limited effectiveness.



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