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Digital Photography 
Digital Photography
Rubric for High School Art Digital Photography
Rubric Code: G2XBCWB
By yhurie04
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Requirements Not Met

0 pts

Not Yet Successful

4 pts

Successful

6 pts

Highly Successful

8 pts

Outstanding

10 pts

Student Evaluation

(N/A)

Teacher Evaluation

(N/A)

Project Requirements

Goals and objectives
Requirements Not Met

Photograph does not relfect the intended element, principle, or technique. Assignment goals were not met.
Not Yet Successful
Successful

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

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

Image shows obvious choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Exposure/Contrast

Camera exposure, correct f/stop and shutter speed, photoshop/editing
Requirements Not Met

Image is grossly over exposed or under exposed rendering the image unidentifiable
Not Yet Successful

Tonal quality is flat; very little contrast in color and neutrals makes the focal point blend into the background.
Successful

Tonal quality is fair; little contrast in color and neutrals.
Highly Successful

Tonal range is good overall; some parts of the image could use more contrast.
Outstanding

Image is excellent with good contrast and range of light to dark tones to enhance the focal point.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Focus

Clean focus or creative use of depth-of-field
Requirements Not Met

Subject matter is not defined due to complete lack of focus.
Not Yet Successful

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

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

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

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

Requirements Not Met

The color/value completely distracts from the subject matter making the image ineffective.
Not Yet Successful

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.
Successful

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

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

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
Requirements Not Met

Photograph does not show a creative approach to the assignment.
Not Yet Successful

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

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

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

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
Requirements Not Met

Subject is not well defined.
Not Yet Successful

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

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

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

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.
Requirements Not Met

No visual impact
Not Yet Successful

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

Work shows effort with moderate sense of visual communication
Highly Successful

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

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

Photoshop: dodging, burning, cropping, clean presentation, etc.
Requirements Not Met

Inappropriate use of editing techniques
Not Yet Successful

Poorly executed, little regard for quality
Successful

Technique a bit weak with little sense of challenge
Highly Successful

Most technical aspects are successful
Outstanding

Excellent quality, use of tools, and attention to detail
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Digital Photography
  Requirements Not Met

0 pts

Not Yet Successful

5 pts

Successful

10 pts

Highly8 Successful

15 pts

Outstanding

20 pts

Student Evaluation

(N/A)

Teacher Evaluation

(N/A)

Effort

Work ethic, stays on task, attentiveness, involvement in class activities and proper file classification techniques.
Requirements Not Met

Photograph was not taken. None of the assignment requirements completed.
Not Yet Successful

Photograph was saved with the wrong name and in the wrong format. Finished assignment with minimum effort.
Successful

Photograph was saved as the wrong name but in the correct format. Finished assignment with average amount of effort.
Highly8 Successful

Photograph was saved in the wrong format but with the correct name. Above average effort given fulfilling the assignment.
Outstanding

Photograph was taken and turned in on time. Photo was saved with correct file name and format. Also, file was saved in the correct location. Stretched the limitations of the assignment by adding something unique and creative.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Penalty/Bonus

Requirements Not Met

Project turned-in late (after deadline)
-5 points per day late.
Not Yet Successful
Successful
Highly8 Successful
Outstanding

Project turned-in before deadline.
+5 points per day.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation






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