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Still life photography rubric 
A still life photo is simply a visually pleasing/artfully posed photograph of an inanimate object. Using your own creativity, and the knowledge that you gained about still life's from looking at the examples, to produce your own set of still life's.
Rubric Code: Y24837B
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not applicable

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Exposure/Lighting

Not applicable

The student has not met the criteria for this portion on the assignment, but did submit something.
Poor

The photograph is significantly under/over exposed.

The subject is not well-lit.
Fair

The photograph is somewhat under/over exposed. Digital alterations may bring back lost information.

The subject is not well-lit in most photos.
Good

Accurate exposure that requires a minimal amount of digital manipulation to improve under/over exposed areas.

The subject in well-lit in most photos.
Excellent

The photographic exposure is excellent, with a full range of tones and well exposed highlights and shadows.

The subject is well-lit in all photos.
Creativity/Invention

Not applicable

The student has not met the criteria for this portion on the assignment, but did submit something.
Poor

Photo does not show a creative approach to the assignment.
Fair

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

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

Image demonstrates a 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.
Balance/Composition

Not applicable

The student has not met the criteria for this portion on the assignment, but did submit something.
Poor

The photograph shows little attention to composition, framing and subject matter.
Fair

Inadequate use of composition and framing. Some attention has been paid to balancing elements, but final product could be more visually appealing.
Good

Attention has clearly been paid to the composition and framing as they relate to the subject. Some attention has been paid to balancing elements within the composition.
Excellent

Subject fills up the photograph (is framed) in a pleasing/dramatic way. Overall composition is balanced with principles of design in mind.
Workflow

Not applicable

Did not use class time to focus on project OR distracted others.
Poor

Used very little class time to focus on project. Reminders were given.
Fair

Used some of the class time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Good

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Excellent

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the product done. Never distracted others.
Photoshoot Planning Guide
  Not applicable

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Content

Not applicable

Student completed less than 25% of the Photoshoot Checklist with little to no work, examples, and/or descriptions.
Poor

Student completed 25% of the Photoshoot Checklist with poor quality work, examples, and descriptions.
Fair

Student completed 50% of the Photoshoot Checklist with satisfactory work, examples, and descriptions.
Good

Student completed 75% of the Photoshoot Checklist with good quality work, examples, and descriptions.
Excellent

Student completed 100% of the Photoshoot Checklist with high quality work, examples, and descriptions.
Presentation/Graphics

Not applicable

No structural layout. Little to no text provided.
Poor

The layouts are not easy to read. The amount of text is too great for the space provided. There is little use of graphics or effects.
Fair

Layouts are easy to read. Amount of text is too great for the amount of space provided. Less than half the sections have graphics or effects.
Good

Layouts are attractive. Text is easy to read. More than half of the sections use graphics and effects to enhance presentation.
Excellent

Layouts are attractive. Text is easy to read. Graphics and effects are used throughout to enhance presentation
Grammer and Mechanics

Not applicable

Simple grammar mistakes throughout the work and unprofessional language.
Poor

There are many grammar or mechanical errors on the presentation.
Fair

There are less than 4 grammatical errors on the presentation.
Good

There is less than 2 grammatical error on the presentation.
Excellent

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation. There are no grammatical errors.
Planning

Not applicable

Pre-production
documents are
incomplete or missing.
Poor

Incomplete pre-production
planning documents
which might include
treatment, screenplay,
storyboards and shot list.
Fair

Adequate pre-production
planning documents
which might include
treatment, screenplay,
storyboards and shot list.
Good

Detailed and organized
pre-production planning
documents including
treatment, screenplay,
storyboards and shot list.
Excellent

Highly detailed and
organized pre-production
planning documents
including treatment,
screenplay, story.
Workflow

Not applicable

Did not use class time to focus on project OR distracted others.
Poor

Used very little class time to focus on project. Reminders were given.
Fair

Used some of the class time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Good

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Excellent

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the product done. Never distracted others.



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  • photography, still life, exposure, lighting, creativity, balance/composition


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