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iRubric: Portrait Photography rubric

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Portrait Photography Portrait Photography There are different types of photographic portraits. Traditional portraits are usually head and shoulder shots with the subject smiling into the camera. Personality/Emotional portraits dig a little deeper into the soul of your subject and reveal the character of the person. The background or foreground may or may not be an important aspect of the image. Rubric Code: F22X3A4 By kfaragher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Arts and Design Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

Personality/Emotion Portraits
	Developing 10 pts	Satisfactory 5 pts	Accomplished 10 pts
Exposure	Developing Photograph is extremely underexposed or overexposed.	Satisfactory Photograph is moderately underexposed or overexposed.	Accomplished Exposure is correct and the image looks good.
Composition and Design	Developing Photograph does not demonstrate the use of the principles of composition.	Satisfactory Some elements of composition are used but, the overall design needs improvement. The composition works well with the mood/emotion being depicted.	Accomplished Photographer uses rules of composition and design effectively to enhance the visual conten: mood/emotion of the photograph.
Creativity	Developing Photographer needs more imagination with subject and composition	Satisfactory Composition is good, but more imagination needed with subject matter. Or visa versa.	Accomplished Composition & subject matter show creativity. Image has content value and is very unique and interesting.
Personality A successful portrait includes the following: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The personality and emotion of subject is evident. 3) The composition enhances the mood/emotion	Developing Distractions take away from the subject, facial expression needs improvement and/or the personality emotion of subject is not evident.Viewer cannot interpret the emotion presented in the portrait. Confusing.	Satisfactory Some of the requirements of a successful portrait are used. Some emotion is expressed but viewer may not be able to clearly interpret.	Accomplished All three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The personality and emotion of the subject is evident. 3) The subject's emotion is clearly communicated to the viewer
Effort	Developing The requirements of the assignment were not met.	Satisfactory Student fulfilled the requirements, but extra effort would have enhanced work.	Accomplished Student persevered to grasp the technical and artistic concepts.