iRubric: Digital Photography rubric

Photo image exposure is excellent with good contrast and range of light to dark tones to enhance the focal point.

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

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

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

Tack Sharp. Excellent detail in highlights, shadows & midtones makes a good, clear image. Very good camera setting and control.

Good sharpness and detail in image. Camera settings correct May need to work on camera control.

Not tack sharp but has fair detail in image.
May need to utilize some bracketing or stabilization to enhance photos.

Photo is very pixelated and/or blurry; image was obviously photographed incorrectly

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.

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

Fair representation of assigned objectives; lacks originality and shows little or no evidence of trying anything unusual.

Photo does not show a creative approach to the assignment.

Photograph demonstrates exceptional visual interest and creativity in composition, framing and subject matter. Overall composition has excellent hierarchy and balance.

Photograph demonstrates some visual interest and creativity in composition, framing and subject matter. Clear focal point is exhibited

Photograph demonstrates little visual interest and creativity in composition, framing and subject matter.

Photograph does not demonstrate visual interest and creativity in composition, framing and subject matter

Excellent range of color tones; colors work well together based on color scheme theories; no distracting colors to take away from focal point. White balance setting enhances overall design

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

Fair range of color tones; photo would benefit from changes in color in one or more areas. White balance my need adjustments

An obvious color cast or unusual color tone in some parts of the image ruins the quality or distracts from the focal point.

Artist demonstrates advance management of lighting constraints to enhance overall effect and create unique photos.

Lighting constraints where considered and photos reflect artist utilized knowledge to enhance the photos

Photographs show some understanding and adjustments to lighting constraints.

Photographs do not demonstrate understanding of lighting.

Photos were taken and turned in on time following the instructions for final project.

Photo assignment completed on time with most instructions followed

Photos were turned in on time with some instructions not followed

Photos were not taken or turned in on time or instructions were not followed