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Documentary Photo Essay Project

The purpose of this assignment to demonstrate proficiency of visual literacy by creating a photo documentary that communicates information related to one of the stories read in class. A series of 5 photos with written captions or voice over must be used.All images show a clear connection to the story message. Proficiency of on-line tools is also assessed.

Rubric Code: KX72W92

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Subject: Humanities

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Photo Documentary Grading Rubric
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Acceptable 10 pts	Limited 5 pts
Photo Documentary Format	Excellent Used 5 or more photos as directed.	Good Used 5 photos as directed.	Acceptable Used less than 5 photos.	Limited Used 2 or less photos.
Photo Captions/Voice over	Excellent Photo captions describe what is happening in each photo using descriptive and specific language. the photo captions function as an element of cohesion between the photos.	Good Photo captions describe what is happening in each photo using descriptive and specific language. The photo captions function as an element of cohesion between the photos. Details are missing, which impacted the cohesiveness of photos.	Acceptable Photo captions lack clarity, descriptiveness, and details. They marginally help the cohesiveness of the photo essay theme.	Limited Photo captions were minimal or not included with project.
Creativity and Clarity of Theme	Excellent All of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student research to the topic and/or display AND all photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.	Good Most of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student research and/or display AND most photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.	Acceptable Several of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect an exceptional degree of student research and/or display AND several photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.	Limited One or two of the pictures used in the photo essay reflect student research in their creation and/or display. Most of the photos were typical rather than creative AND only 1-2 photos can easily be related to the concepts they represent.
Neatness and Organization	Excellent Essay is exceptionally attractive in terms of photo arrangements and neatness. All photos are clear and are high quality digital photos.	Good Essay is very attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness.Most photos are clear and are very high quality digital photos.<BR> OR<BR> All photos are very clear but are not very high quality digital photos.	Acceptable Essay is attractive in terms of photo arrangement and neatness. Most photos are clear and are high quality digital photos.<BR> OR<BR> All photos are clear but are not high quality digital photos.	Limited Essay is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Some photos are clear and are quality digital photos.<BR> AND/OR<BR> Most photos are clear but are not high quality digital photos.
Format & on-line Proficiency Recommend Picassa	Excellent Independently researched and and select an appropriate web-based tool that allowed for photos, captions, video recorded artist statement, and music. The format choice contributed to the artist's desired tone.	Good Independently researched and selected an appropriate web-based tool that allowed for photos, captions, video recorded artist statement, and music. The format choice. The format choice didn't detract not add to it.	Acceptable Required much assistance to select an appropriate web-based tool that allowed for photos, captions, video recorded artist statement, and music. Did not consider how a given format might detract or contribute to the desired tone.	Limited Did not use a web-based tool for presentation or did not consider how a given format might detract or contribute to the desired tone of the photo essay. Project was missing require elements.

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