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Using Photography to "tell a story." 
Digital Photography
Rubric for PVDI Unit 1
Rubric Code: EXAB6W7
By Jen_ren88
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Digital Photography
  Elementary

0 pts

Developing

4 pts

Sound

6 pts

High

8 pts

Very High

10 pts

Student Evaluation

(N/A)

Teacher Evaluation

(N/A)

Project Requirements

Goals and objectives
Elementary

Photograph does not relfect the intended element, principle, or technique. Task goals were not met.
Developing

Image shows little choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Sound

Image shows some clear choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
High

Image shows obvious choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Very High

Image shows obvious choices and thought behind the photograph and clearly reflects the intended element, principle, or technique.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Focus

Clean focus or creative use of depth-of-field
Elementary

Subject matter is not defined due to complete lack of focus.
Developing

Photograph is very pixelated and/or blurry; image was obviously photographed incorrectly OR Photoshop tools were used incorrectly.
Sound

Fair detail in image; proper use of depth of field could enhance some parts of the image.
High

Good detail in image; proper use of depth of field will enhance parts of the image.
Very High

Excellent detail in highlights, shadows & midtones makes a good, clear image. Initial photo was obviously taken with proper camera settings selected.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Color/Value

Elementary

The color/value completely distracts from the subject matter making the image ineffective.
Developing

An obvious color cast or unusual color tone in some parts of the image ruins the quality or distracts from the focal point. If image is B&W, a full range of values is not represented.
Sound

Fair range of color tones; photograph would benefit from changes in color in one or more areas.
High

Good range of color tones; photograph might have benefited from a change in color in one area but is still OK overall.
Very High

Excellent range of color tones; colors work well together based on color scheme theories; no distracting colors to take away from focal point. If image is B&W, a full range of values is represented.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Creativity

Imagination, expression, creative approach
Elementary

Photograph does not show a creative approach to the assignment.
Developing

Minimal representation of assigned objectives; lacks originality and shows no evidence of trying anything unusual.
Sound

Fair representation of assigned objectives; some creative intent and shows little evidence of trying anything unusual.
High

Good representation of assigned objectives. The student has explored creative solutions to the assignment.
Very High

Image demonstrates a very creative approach to the assignment; student has expanded on the basic requirements. It is clear that the student explored several choices/solutions to the assignment.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Composition

Photographic guidelines, eye movement, space usage, organization of image
Elementary

Subject is not well defined.
Developing

Photograph does not demonstrate visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Sound

Photograph demonstrates little visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
High

Photograph demonstrates some visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Very High

Photograph demonstrates exceptional visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Communicative Properties

Visual impact, emotional reaction, mood, etc.
Elementary

No visual impact
Developing

There is little, if any evidence of successful visual communication with the viewer.
Sound

Work shows effort with moderate sense of visual communication
High

There is adequate and successful visual communication. Photo engages the viewer.
Very High

Shows obvious evidence of thinking skills. Addresses fairly complex visual or conceptual ideas. The image effectively communicates with the viewer.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Effort

Work ethic, stays on task, attentiveness, involvement in class activities and proper file classification techniques.
Elementary

Photograph was not taken. None of the assignment requirements completed.
Developing

Task was completed with the minimal effort and involvement.
Sound

Put in a good amount of involvement and the task was finished with average amount of effort.
High

Above average effort given fulfilling the assignment.
Very High

Stretched the limitations of the assignment by adding something unique and creative.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation






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