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PHOTO 1: PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS 
PHOTO 1: PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS
Many elements come into play when a photograph is made. You need to think about all of them, and how you will put them together to make your vision come alive in your photos!
Rubric Code: MXXC423
By mgummoe
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  A : Exemplary

Think 'wow factor' - your image completely floors me - in a good way! You are always insightful & creative in your images.

6 pts

A - : Almost There

Your images are great! Your image is insightful & creative just shy of all the time. Step it up just a titch more, and you'll jump the gap to exemplary.

5 pts

B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your images are great, but could still use a little more insight & creativity.

4 pts

C : Average

Your images are good, but nothing to get super excited about. Your images are insightful & creative when you want them to be, but only when pushed.

3 pts

D : Limited - Needs Work

Your images need to improve and you need to put in more effort. You are not allowing yourself to be readily insightful & creative.

2 pts

F : Incomplete

Your images are lacking. You do not even meet the minimum requirements for your images.

1 pts

Subject
16.66 %

Have you chosen an interesting subject matter? Is it visually intriguing? Is your subject clear & isolated?
A : Exemplary

Your subject is not only interesting by itself, but also in the way the image is visually intriguing. Your subject is extremely clear & isolated. Your subject makes your photograph exceptional & thought provoking.
A - : Almost There

Your subject is not only interesting by itself, but also in the way the image is visually intriguing. Your subject is not as clear & obvious as it could be, but is still not boring. Your subject is on the verge of being thought provoking.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your subject is interesting by itself, but is not incredibly visually intriguing. Your subject is not as clear & obvious as it could be, but is still not boring. Your subject is not thought provoking.
C : Average

Your subject is somewhat interesting by itself, but is not at all visually intriguing. Your subject is not clear & obvious. Your subject is not thought provoking.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Your subject is not interesting, & is not at all visually intriguing. Your subject is not clear & obvious. Your subject is not thought provoking.
F : Incomplete

Your subject is not interesting, & is not at all visually intriguing. Your subject is not clear & obvious. Your subject is not thought provoking. Your subject has nothing to do with the requirements for the project.
Composition
16.66 %

Have you used the rule of 3rds to create a compelling frame? Did you look at the entire frame & make sure everything is where you do/don't want it?
A : Exemplary

Your composition is perfect - it will not be as effective any other way. You've only included necessary things & excluded anything distracting from your frame.
A - : Almost There

Your composition is just short of perfect - it could possibly be as effective one other way. You've only included necessary things & excluded anything distracting from your frame.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your composition is almost perfect - there are other ways it could also be effective. You've included only mostly necessary things & excluded most anything distracting from your frame.
C : Average

Your composition is ok, it's not super exciting - more of a snapshot than a thought out composition. There are many other ways it could also be effective. You've included some necessary things & still have some distracting things to exclude from your frame.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Your composition is lacking interest. There are many other ways it could be more effective. You've included only one or two necessary things & have more than a few distracting things to exclude from your frame.
F : Incomplete

Your composition is lacking any interest. There are many other ways it could be more effective. You've not used the required techniques for your composition. You've included none of the necessary things & have too many distracting things to exclude from your frame.
Light
16.66 %

Is the light adding to or taking away from your subject & overall image? Did you choose the right time of day to take your photos? Does your photo have clear shadows & highlights that do not distract from your subject?
A : Exemplary

Your lighting is absolutely perfect! You chose appropriate lighting for your subject matter. Nothing should be changed! You have full detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting only adds to your subject & the overall feel & effect of your image.
A - : Almost There

Your lighting is almost perfect! You chose appropriate lighting for your subject matter. There are some slight changes that could be made to enhance your image. You have almost full detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting adds to your subject & the overall feel & effect of your image, but could be slightly improved.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your lighting is nearly perfect! You could use other appropriate lighting for your subject matter. There are some changes that could be made to enhance your image more. You need more detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting somewhat adds to your subject & the overall feel & effect of your image, but could still be improved.
C : Average

Your lighting is somewhat bland & doesn't carry any emotion. You could use many other appropriate lighting techniques for your subject matter. There are many changes that could be made to enhance your image more. You need more detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting doesn't really add to your subject & the overall feel & effect of your image, & is on the border of distracting from your subject.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Your lighting is bland & doesn't carry any emotion. You could use many other lighting techniques for your subject matter. There are many changes that need to be made to enhance your image. You need more detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting doesn't really add to your subject & the overall feel & effect of your image, & is distracting from your subject.
F : Incomplete

Your lighting doesn't carry any emotion & is not at all interesting. You haven't used any lighting techniques. There are many changes that need to be made to complete the requirements for the assignment. You need detail in your highlights & shadows! The lighting is distracting from your subject.
Originality & Creativity
16.66 %

Does your image show you've put time into your image to come up with something that fits for you specifically? Are your personality and uniqueness shown in your photo? Did you put a unique angle or view point into your image?
A : Exemplary

Your image shows incredible thought & creativity! You took time to study your subject & photograph it from every angle, composition, & with every lighting technique or style available. You also successfully put yourself into your image. It shows how much time you invested into it, that you did not just settle for your first image or time shooting.
A - : Almost There

Your image shows great thought & creativity! You took some time to study your subject & photograph it from most angles, compositions, & with every lighting techniques or styles available. You tried to put yourself into your image, & almost got it. It shows how much time you invested into it, that you did not just settle for your first image or time shooting.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your image shows great thought & creativity! You took some time to study your subject & photograph it from most angles, compositions, & with every lighting techniques or styles available. You tried to put yourself into your image, & almost got it. It shows how much time you invested into it, that you did not just settle for your first image or time shooting.
C : Average

Your image shows some thought & creativity. You tried to put yourself into your image, & didn't quite get it. You settled on the first set of images you took.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Your image shows no thought or creativity. You haven't tried to put yourself into your image. You settled for the first image you took.
F : Incomplete

Your image shows no thought or creativity. You haven't tried to put yourself into your image. You settled for the first image you took. You've not explored any of the requirements of the assignment regarding creativity & originality.
Technical Details
16.66 %

Did you double check your exposure? Is your subject in focus? Did you upload your photo correctly to the right place & with your name & class period?
A : Exemplary

Your exposure is spot on & your subject is as sharp as it can get. Your image is uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
A - : Almost There

Your exposure is almost spot on & your subject is almost as sharp as it can get. Your image is uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

Your exposure is under or over exposed by a stop & your subject is not quite in focus. Your image is uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
C : Average

Your exposure is under or over exposed by more than a stop & your subject is not in focus. Your image is missing at least one of the requirements for being uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Your exposure is completely under or over exposed by more than a stop & your subject is not in focus. Your image is missing more than two of the requirements for being uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
F : Incomplete

Your exposure is completely under or over exposed by more than a stop & your subject is not in focus. None of the requirements for being uploaded correctly & on time, with the correct file name, your name, & class period.
Assignment Requirements
16.66 %

Did you follow the instructions of the specific assignment? Were all the details included in your images? Does your image fulfill all the requirements?
A : Exemplary

All the requirements are completed as instructed, on time, with all details wrapped up in your image. Your image does not lack any requirements, & if anything fulfills them plus some.
A - : Almost There

All the requirements are completed as instructed, on time, with the exception of a slight detail. Your image only lacks one of the requirements.
B : Satisfactory/Proficient

All the requirements are completed as instructed, on time, with the exception of two or more details. Your image only lacks one or two of the requirements.
C : Average

Some of the requirements are completed as instructed, on time.You need to pay more attention to details. Your image lacks two or more of the requirements.
D : Limited - Needs Work

Most of the requirements are not completed as instructed, on time.You need to pay more attention to details. Your image lacks most of the requirements.
F : Incomplete

None of the requirements are completed as instructed, & not on time.You need to pay more attention to details. Your image lacks all of the requirements.






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