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Digital Photography 
Rubric for OPT - 201
Rubric Code: T2533X6
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Requirements Not Met

0 pts

Not Yet Successful

4 pts

Successful

6 pts

Highly Successful

8 pts

Outstanding

10 pts

Student Evaluation

(N/A)

Teacher Evaluation

(N/A)

Project Requirements

Goals and objectives

Requirements Not Met

Photograph does not relfect the intended element, principle, or technique. Assignment goals were not met.
Not Yet Successful
Successful

Image shows little choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Highly Successful

Image shows some clear choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Outstanding

Image shows obvious choices and thought behind the photograph to reflect the intended element, principle, or technique.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Exposure/Contrast

Camera exposure, correct f/#, ISO, shutter speed

Requirements Not Met

Image is grossly over exposed or under exposed rendering the image unidentifiable
Not Yet Successful

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

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

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

Image is excellent with good contrast and range of light to dark tones to enhance the focal point.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Focus

Clean focus or creative use of depth-of-field

Requirements Not Met

Subject matter is not defined due to complete lack of focus.
Not Yet Successful

Photograph is very pixelated and/or blurry; image was obviously photographed incorrectly OR Photoshop tools were used incorrectly.
Successful

Fair detail in image; proper use of depth of field could enhance some parts of the image.
Highly Successful

Good detail in image; proper use of depth of field will enhance parts of the image.
Outstanding

Excellent detail in highlights, shadows & midtones makes a good, clear image. Initial photo was obviously taken with proper camera settings selected.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Creativity

Imagination, expression, creative approach

Requirements Not Met

Photograph does not show a creative approach to the assignment.
Not Yet Successful

Minimal representation of assigned objectives; lacks originality and shows no evidence of trying anything unusual.
Successful

Fair representation of assigned objectives; some creative intent and shows little evidence of trying anything unusual.
Highly Successful

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

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.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Composition

Photographic guidelines, eye movement, space usage, organization of image

Requirements Not Met

Subject is not well defined.
Not Yet Successful

Photograph does not demonstrate visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Successful

Photograph demonstrates little visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Highly Successful

Photograph demonstrates some visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Outstanding

Photograph demonstrates exceptional visual interest and creativity in composition, balance, camera angle, and subject matter.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Communicative Properties

Visual impact, emotional reaction, mood, etc.

Requirements Not Met

No visual impact
Not Yet Successful

There is little, if any evidence of successful visual communication with the viewer.
Successful

Work shows effort with moderate sense of visual communication
Highly Successful

There is adequate and successful visual communication. Photo engages the viewer.
Outstanding

Shows obvious evidence of thinking skills. Addresses fairly complex visual or conceptual ideas. The image effectively communicates with the viewer.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Digital Photography
  Requirements Not Met

0 pts

Not Yet Successful

5 pts

Successful

10 pts

Highly Successful

15 pts

Outstanding

20 pts

Student Evaluation

(N/A)

Teacher Evaluation

(N/A)

Effort

Work ethic, stays on task, attentiveness, involvement in class activities and proper file classification techniques.

Requirements Not Met

Photograph was not taken. None of the assignment requirements completed.
Not Yet Successful

Finished assignment with minimum effort.
Successful

Finished assignment with average amount of effort.
Highly Successful

Above average effort given fulfilling the assignment.
Outstanding

Photograph was taken and turned in on time. Stretched the limitations of the assignment by adding something unique and creative.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation
Penalty/Bonus

Requirements Not Met

Project turned-in late (after deadline)
ZERO CREDIT
Not Yet Successful
Successful
Highly Successful
Outstanding

Project turned-in before deadline.
Student Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation










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