Photography Rubric

Criteria

Excellent

20

Good

19

Fair

18

Needs Improvement

17

Poor

0-16

Points Earned

Followed Directions

 

The student photographed hands and feet. Both photos fully demonstrate the concept.

The student photographed hands and feet. Both photos demonstrate the concept.

The student photographed hands and feet. The photos partially demonstrate the concept.

The student photographed hands and feet. The photos do not demonstrate the concept.

The student did not follow directions or the assignment was not completed by the deadline.

 

Composition

 

The photos exhibit an excellent connection to the elements and principals of design or rules of composition.

The photos exhibit a strong connection to the elements and principals of design or rules of composition.

The photos exhibit a weak connection to the elements and principals of design or rules of composition.

The photos exhibit little to no connection to the elements and principals of design or rules of composition.

The photos exhibit no connection to the elements and principals of design or rules of composition.

 

Craftsmanship

 

The photo level adjustments are correct. It has a wide tonal range and contrast.

The photo level adjustments are correct. It has contrast.

The photo level adjustments are correct. It has some contrast.

The photo level adjustments are correct. It has little contrast and image is grainy.

The photo is in need of level adjustments. It has very little contrast.

 

Clarity

Subject is in sharp and crisp focus. Depth of field compliments subject.

Subject is in focus. Depth of field is somewhat complimentary to the subject.

Subject is focused. Depth of field does not compliment subject.

Subject is partially focused. Depth of field does not compliment subject.

Subject is out of focus.  Depth of field does not compliment subject.

 

Creativity

 

Elements within the imagery have purpose. It shows direction and is personal and revealing. The imagery shows unexpected or well executed use of software capabilities.

Imagery shows direction. It is personal and revealing and makes good use of software capabilities.

Imagery shows little direction or purpose. It has some personal reflection. Imagery shows some forethought and makes limited use of software capabilities.

Imagery shows no direction and lacks purpose. It has little personal reflection and shows no forethought. Imagery does not make effective use of software capabilities.

Imagery shows no evidence of original thought.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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