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Shadows as the Subject

Shadows can make interesting photographs. Create two portfolio-quality photographs using a shadow as the main subject. You are to determine whether the image looks better in color or black and white.

Rubric Code: M23932

By kodakkathy

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

The Unseen Campus
	No work submitted 0 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts	5 pts
Exposure	No work submitted	2 Photograph is extremely underexposed or overexposed.	3 Photograph is moderately underexposed or overexposed.	4 Exposure is slightly off, but corrected in Photoshop.	5 Exposure is correct and the image looks good.
Composition	No work submitted	2 Photograph does not demonstrate use of principles of composition.	3 Some elements of composition are used but, but the image needs a stronger visual focus.	4 Photographer effectively uses the principles of composition.	5 Photographer uses rules of composition effectively to ENHANCE the visual content of the photograph.
Use of the Shadow	No work submitted	2 The shadow is present, but it is not the main subject.	3 The shadow is present, but other elements compete with it as the main subject.	4 Photographer successfully used the shadow as the main subject and made a pleasing image.	5 Photographer successfully used the shadow as the main subject and it enhances the mood and content of the photograph. The shadow creates a strong composition.
Creativity	No work submitted	2 Photographer needs more imagination with subject and composition	3 Composition is good, but more imagination needed with subject matter. Or visa versa.	4 Composition & subject matter show creativity They work together to provide content value.	5 Composition & subject matter show creativity. Image has content value and is very unique and interesting.
Effort	No work submitted	2 The requirements of the assignment were not met.	3 Student fulfilled the requirements, but extra effort would have enhanced work.	4 Student fulfilled requirements and put effort into reshooting or improving work.	5 Student persevered and continually worked to grasp the technical and artistic concepts.