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Digital Media Self Portrait-Midterm 
Photoshop CD Cover
Digital Media Self Portrait-Create a self portrait piece that tells the visual story of you. You may use any or all of the techniques taught in class or your may seek out tutorials to learn something new in Photoshop. You must also look for a typeface or typefaces as type will be used in this project.
Rubric Code: E8786A
By CShockr2
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Students will create a Self portrait using techniques in Adobe Photoshop & typography in class. Students will weave text and graphics together to tell an individual visual story promoting their personal story for the cover of their portfolio.
  Below basic

Demonstrates little or no evidence of meeting the requirements and goals of the assignment. Project should be resubmitted.

2 pts

Basic

Has not met the requirements and goals of the assignment and need to make improvements.

5 pts

Proficient

Met the requirements and goals of the project

8 pts

Advanced

Exceeded the requirements and the goals of the project.

10 pts

Correct Dimensions
5 pts

Project must be <BR>
8.5" x 11" resolution 150 dpi. Project must contain a minimum of 5 images.
Below basic

Project is not 8.5" x 11" resolution is below 150 dpi. Fewer than 2 images are used in the project
Basic

Project has correct width and height, but does not have the correct dpi or Project has incorrect width and height but uses the correct dpi. Fewer than 4 images are used
Proficient

Project has correct height and width,and is on the provided template.Project is set at the correct dpi. Project contains 5 images.
Advanced

Project is sized correctly, is on the provided template and has correct dpi. Project also contains a 1/4" margin on all sides of the document. Project contains more than 5 images.
Color Correction/Retouching
10 pts

All images must be color corrected prior to compositing. Images may also be retouched using the patch, clonestamp, healing brush, liquify filter. Images must come from royalty free sites such as www.morguefile or www.sxc.hu. Please save these individual images in a folder with layers showing. Each image must have at least a levels correction.
Below basic

Project does not contain any color corrected/retouched images.
Basic

Project contains color corrected or retouched images, however, layers are flattened, or images are saved in an improper format (.jpg, gif, etc.)
Proficient

All images are color corrected/retouched effectively. Images contain one adjustment layer (Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, Black & White, etc.) and are saved in the proper file format to preserve layers.
Advanced

All images are color corrected/retouched effectively using multiple adjustment layers and/or masks to target adjustments selectively.
Layer Masking
10 pts

Project must contain a layer mask for 2 images.
Below basic

Project does not contain an image separated from it's background using a layer mask.
Basic

Project contains an image separated from it's background but does not contain a layer mask. Image is saved in an improper format (.jpg or .gif) where layers are not found when file is opened
Proficient

Project contains one image separated from it's background using a layer mask. File is saved in an appropriate format.
Advanced

Project contains two or more images separated from the background using a layer mask. Masks contains grey semi-transparent areas, use of a channel mask or additional effort to create a mask where the edges are seamless. Project contains multiple masked layers. File is saved in an appropriate format.
Brushes
10 pts

Project contains 3 student created brushed
Below basic

Project does not contain brushes created by student.
Basic

Project contains one or two brushes, however, brush/es were not used in the project or not used effectively
Proficient

Project contains 3 student created brushes. The student created brushes add artistry to the image.

Brushes are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Advanced

Project uses multiple brushes and/or the mixer brush on an image to create a distinct and harmonious effect. Filter Masks and Blending Modes are used to blend filter effects with the original image.

Brushes are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Pattern
10 pts

Project contains 2 student created pattern
Below basic

No Pattern is included
Basic

Student includes a poor quality pattern, or a pattern created during patterns lesson
Proficient

Student includes quality patterns comprised of at least 2 shapes or a shape and brush strokes

Patterns are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Advanced

Student includes complex patterns including seamless patterns, transparent patterns.

Patterns are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Blending Modes
5 pts

Student blends 2 or more layers together using opacity and blending modes
Below basic

No layers are blended in the project.
Basic

Project includes blended layers, however the blending adds little or no effect to the overall piece.
Proficient

Two layers are blended together with finesse and forethought. Blends significantly improve the overall image or improves the visual appeal of the two or more blended layers.
Advanced

Project uses multiple blending modes on multiple layers to create a distinct and harmonious effect. Opacity and Blending Modes are used to blend additional layerswith the original image which significantly enhances the image.
Layer Styles
10 pts

Student creates and saves three Layer styles. Student uses layer styles effectively in project
Below basic

No Layer Styles created.
Basic

Student creates 1 or two simple layer styles (Drop Shadow, Stroke, etc.
Proficient

Student creates complex (containing at least 2 different effects.) Student creates 3 complex layer styles.

Layer Styles are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Advanced

Student uses multiple styles to create complex and harmonious Layer Styles and applies them to the Poster project. Student creates at least 3 complex layer styles.

Layer Styles are saved to a palette and included in the project folder.
Font Selection/Text Styling
10 pts

Project contains type in an appropriate typeface, congruent with the tone of the images and the piece.<BR>
<BR>
Student shapes text using Type on a Path tool, Area Type tool, Clipping masks, etc.
Below basic

Project does not contain text or project does not contain stylized text.
Basic

Project contains type , however,font selection and the styling does not add to the overall gestalt of the piece. Project only uses the default font. Comic Sans is used in project.
Proficient

Basics of typography are applied, such as basic tracking, kerning and leading.<BR>
<BR>
Font selection has been performed and does not include the use the default font.<BR>
<BR>
Project typeface is sophisticated and type styling is complex and adds a strong graphic element to the the piece.
Advanced

Typographic skills in tracking, kerning and leading are of superior merit. <BR>
<BR>
Student has selected font face based on the effect on the overall piece. Font selection reflects the theme of the piece.<BR>
<BR>
Project type face is sophisticated and the type styling is complex, contains proper tracking, kerning and leading and adds a strong graphic element to the piece. Multiple text styling effects are used through out the piece.
Gestalt/Craftmanship
20 pts

Student applies the 5 rules of gestalt (see handout).
Below basic

Project does not contain elements which pertain to gestalt.<BR>
<BR>
The finished Poster does not communicate the designer's interests, dreams, hopes and/or past events and does not tell the designer's visual story.
Basic

Project contains 2 or 3 elements of gestalt. Elements do not combine to create a greater visual whole.<BR>
<BR>
The finished Poster communicates with difficulty the designer's interests, dreams, hopes and/or past events and does not communicate the designer's visual story effectively.
Proficient

Project contains 3-4 elements of gestalt, elements combine to create a basic sense of the piece's visual design is greater than the sum of it's parts.<BR>
<BR>
The finished Poster communicates clearly the designer's interests, dreams, hopes and/or past events and communicates the designer's visual story at a basic level.
Advanced

Project contains all 5 elements of gestalt and elements combine seamlessly to intensify the pieces visual design and elevate the design to a comprehensive and complete whole.<BR>
<BR>
The finished Poster communicates the designer's interests, dreams, hopes and/or past events clearly and effectively and communicates the designer's visual story at an elevated level.
Presentation
10 pts

Student presents project to peers for review and critique.
Below basic

Project is not presented to peers for critique. <BR>
<BR>
Student is disruptive or inattentive during other students' presentations.
Basic

Project is presented to peers in an unplanned and unrehearsed manner. Student cannot explain how image was created, what tools were used, and problems overcome. <BR>
<BR>
Student is somewhat disruptive or inattentive during other students' presentations.
Proficient

Project presentation is somewhat planned. Student can explain techniques in a basic manner and can explain what tools were used and how problems were overcome.<BR>
<BR>
Student is attentive during other students' presentations.
Advanced

Project presentation is well organized and thought out. Student can explain techniques and tools to their peers, and has an excellent grasp on how problems were overcome.<BR>
<BR>
Student is attentive to other students' presentations and actively participates and adds comments to the discussion.
Bonus 10 Points
10 pts

Student photographs subjects or objects to be used in self portrait. Student must include 2 or more self-shot images to receive the bonus points
Below basic

No Student photographs are included.
Basic

Student includes 1 or 2 poor quality self shot images that have little or nothing to do with the self portrait
Proficient

Student includes 2 or more self shot quality images which enhance the theme of the self portrait piece.
Advanced

Student self shot images are of an exceptional quality and composition. Student has planned the composition to fit with the theme of the self portrait piece.



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