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    General Photography Rubric


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2 points (D) Below Average
3 points (C) Average
4 points (B) Above Average
5 points (A) Outstanding
Assignment
Shows little or no command of the use of photographic equipment and techniques to attain a few or none of the assignment parameters. Is more of a snapshot lacks originality and shows little personal involvement in work. Shows Little creative approach to the assignment.
Shows some command of the use of photographic equipment and techniques to attain some of the assignment parameters. Photo departs from the instructions but still is a good photo - OR - Photo follows instructions but the photo does not present a good solution
Shows good command of the use of photographic equipment and techniques to attain most of the assignment parameters. Shows a good approach to the assignment.
Shows mastery in the use of photographic equipment and techniques to attain the assignment parameters. Shows creative approach to the assignment. Expansion on the basic requirements.
Technical - Shutter
Photo is snapshot quality with motion blur from holding the camera incorrectly, too low a speed, or lack of tripod Shutter speed is not a good choice for the subject or composition (too fast or too slow) Student does not understand the meaning of the numbers on the shutter speed dial and their relationship to time and motion
Shutter speed is not optimal to capture the required amount of blur or stop motion for the subject Shutter not depressed at the right time to capture the peak of action Student knows the shutter speed range needed to create the shot
Good choice of shutter speed to control the motion in the photo Photo has minor technical points that distract from the message. Blur is OK if it adds to the message but not if it distracts. Student has clear understanding of the numbers on the shutter speed dial
Excellent choice of shutter to control motion in the photo Student understands the relationship between shutter speed numbers and time/light Student has recorded the Shutter speed that was used for the shot
Technical - Aperture
Photo is snapshot quality with blur from lack of proper focus, holding the camera incorrectly, or lack of tripod F-stop is wrong choice for the subject or composition (depth of field) Student does not understand the meaning of the f-stop numbers or the relationship of the aperture to light and depth of field.
F-stop is not optimal to capture the required depth of field for the subject Student knows the f-stop range needed to create the shot
Choice of f-stop provides good depth of field for the subject Photo has minor technical points that distract from the message. Smaller or larger depth of field is needed. Student has clear understanding of the f-stop numbers and relationship of aperture to light and depth of field.
F-stop provides excellent depth of field for this subject and composition Student has solid understanding of the f-stop numbers and relationship of aperture to light and depth of field. Student knows f-stop used for the shot
Technical - ISO, Lighting, Focus
Too much noise in the photo / improper ISO Photo is underexposure or overexposed Photo is blurry or improperly focused Exposure is a problem that is something that photographer should have managed but appears to have not paid attention to problems.
Photo seems to have been set on auto where control of ISO, flash, exposure, focus and shutter or aperture are not managed. Photo could use more attention to exposure, lighting, focus or some camera adjustment that was possible at the time of the shot or after in the software.
Photo has good contrast & range of values. Good camera settings used. Focus is proper for subject/shot Lighting is adequate or has been managed using flash or fill or different camera angle
Photos that have excellent contrast & range of values. Proper camera settings used. Sharp focus on primary object or center of interest, properly exposed to reveal texture in both shadows and highlights as needed.
Composition
Photo is cluttered, No compositional concepts. No connection to the Elements and Principles of ART. Photo is a snapshot with what appears to have been little thought to subject placement. Appears to have been a reaction photo where the subject has been placed dead center. Framing needs major readjustment.
Photo is cluttered. Compositional concepts are used with minimal success. Little connection to the Elements and Principles of ART. No clear center of interest. Photo has many different eye catching elements that confuse the message of the photo. Detail errors such as a slanted horizon or not being close enough to the subject distract from impact of photo. Framing needs definite adjustments.
Simple & uncluttered. Some compositional concepts used to enhance the subject. Good connection to the Elements and Principles of ART. Photo has clear center of interest where the viewer’s eye moves. Minor changes such as cropping or a slight change in camera angle would make photo better. Framing needs some slight adjustment.
Simple & uncluttered. Rule of 3rds used, other compositional concepts considered. Excellent connection to the Elements and Principles of ART. Photo has assembled elements well. Good camera angle and choice of vantage point, good selection between vertical or horizontal orientation, close enough to subject to include only necessary elements, cropped if necessary, good use of frame, placement of center of interest, rule of thirds used correctly, horizon is level. Attention to detail is obvious with few distractions from center of interest seen in photo. Photo clearly shows thought. Framing is superb.
Subject Matter/Focal Point/Message
Photo is snapshot that only has a value to the person who took the photo or perhaps to those who are in the photo. Casual observers of the photo get no message or find little excitement in image. Most visual elements need to be rethought - framing needs major readjustment. Lacks originality and shows little or no evidence of trying anything unusual. Photo does not show a creative approach to the assignment.
Photo is difficult to understand why it was taken or message it wants to share. The center of interest is hard to find. Subject and photo just doesn\\'t have much impact. You might walk right past it if it was on the wall. Many visual elements need to be added, moved or removed - framing needs definite adjustments.
Photo has made an attempt at having a message but there are minor distractions in composition or technical errors A visual element needs to be added, moved or removed - framing needs some slight adjustment. The student has explored creative solutions to the assignment.
Photo has a clear message and communicates well. This photo shows emotion or tells a story or draws you into it in a way you enjoy looking at it. Looking at impact this photo attracts your attention. If you walk by it you will stop. Shows strong internal integrity of the visual elements. Nothing needs to be added or removed - framing is superb. 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.
Technical Editing - Use of Adobe Bridge and PhotoShop
Shows little or no command of the use of camera and PhotoShop techniques. Photo is wrong resolution, size, and format
Shows some command of the use of camera and PhotoShop techniques. Photo is right for most categories of resolution, size, or format
Shows good command of the use of camera and PhotoShop. Photo is correct resolution, size, or format
Shows mastery in the use of camera and PhotoShop techniques. Photo is correct resolution, size, or format

Date Created: July 14, 2014
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