iRubric: Product Photography rubric

Photograph does not demonstrate visual interest and creativity in composition and subject matter. Photograph was taken randomly with no evidence that consideration was given to the objects in the background. The POV distorts subject and detracts from photo.

Photograph demonstrates little visual interest and creativity in composition and subject matter. Students may not have thought about the placement of things in the picture, though a main object may be identifiable.

Photograph demonstrates some visual interest and creativity in composition and subject matter. Students thought about the details of the photographs and what should be included in it. Students were aware of the background. The POV seems to have been considered and adds to photo interest.

Photograph demonstrates exceptional visual interest and creativity in composition and subject matter. Student gave great consideration as to what to include and demonstrated awareness of the details in the photographs, whether in the background or the main subject in the picture. The POV dramatically improves the photo and draws interest to the subject.

It is not evident that anything was the subject matter and what it communicates is not evident. Photos submitted did not fulfill lesson requirements and/or did not show any kind of effort. All of the photos of the product on its own or with people are exactly the same.

Students had a subject matter in mind when they took their picture, but fell short in communicating to the viewer. Two or more photos do not meet requirements. Some of the photos of the product on its own or with people are exactly the same.

Students gave some thought about the subject matter and how it may work to communicate an idea or feeling. Fulfilled lesson requirements with enthusiasm but were not all that original.

Students gave great thought into how to communicate an idea or feeling through their photograph. It is evident that the student had something specific in mind that they were trying to achieve. Fulfilled lesson requirements with originality and enthusiasm.