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Photojournalism Rubric Photojournalism Rubric Rubric Code: MX4XWC9 By JeffryG Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Photojournalism Rubric
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Photo content/Composition	Poor Elements of composition are weak. Subject matter, lighting, locations and perspectives are bland and unremarkable, resulting in a last-minute appearance.	Fair Some composition conventions are used to benefit the meaning and message of the photo. Photo explores expression. Subjects, lighting, locations, posing and perspectives show somewhat limited thought.	Good Composition benefits and emphasizes the meaning and message of the photo. Expression is emphasized and genuine. Subjects are well chosen. Lighting, location choices and perspectives are interesting and creative.	Excellent Composition is very engaging, interesting and expressive! Extensive thought went into subject and treatment choices. Experimentation led to very creative and imaginative perspectives.
Lighting	Poor Use of color, lighting effects etc. but these often distract from the photos.	Fair Makes use of color, lighting effects etc. but occasionally these detract from the photos.	Good Makes good use of color, lighting effects etc. to enhance to photos.	Excellent Makes excellent use of color, lighting effects etc. to enhance the photos.
Angles/Shots	Poor Use of angles, but these often distract from the photos. Photos are all from the same angle.	Fair Makes use angles, but occasionally these detract from the photos. shots vary somewhat.	Good Makes good use of angles, includes variety of shots to enhance/fit the photos.	Excellent Makes excellent use of angles, includes variety of shots that enhance/fit the photos.
Photo editing	Poor Student did not use photoediting tools to create new picture.	Fair Student used photoediting tools to change picture slightly, not much time spent exploring.	Good Student used photoediting tools to change picture.	Excellent Student utilized photo editing tools to full advantage. Photos are distinct and unique.
Communication of topic/theme/idea	Poor Representation shows limited personal perspective and lacks depth of personal thought and necessary detail. Limited care shown. Photo(s) do not express ideas effectively.	Fair Fundamental representation and insight is shown. Some care and attention to detail is shown, but authenticity is lacking. Photo(s) are somewhat expressive.	Good Representation shows some good insight and meaningful consideration. Good expression and depth. Photo(s) are very expressive.	Excellent Representation is genuine, insightful, indepth and meaningful. Photo(s) expression is meaningful and poignant.