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Portrait Photography 
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There are different types of photographic portraits. Traditional portraits are usually head and shoulder shots with the subject smiling into the camera. Personality portraits dig a little deeper into the soul of your subject and reveal the character of the person. The background or foreground may or may not be an important aspect of the image. Lastly, environmental portraits reveal the subject’s profession, vocation, hobby or passion. The environment surrounding the subject is a key element in the photograph.
Rubric Code: B2338A
By kodakkathy
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Exposure

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Photograph is extremely underexposed or overexposed.
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Photograph is moderately underexposed or overexposed.
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Exposure is slightly off, but corrected in Photoshop.
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Exposure is correct and the image looks good.
Composition and Design

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Photograph does not demonstrate the use of the principles of composition.
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Some elements of composition are used but, the overall design needs improvement.
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Photographer effectively uses the principles of composition and design.
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Photographer uses rules of composition and design effectively to ENHANCE the visual content of the photograph.
Depth of Field

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The photographer did not give any consideration to depth of field.
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The chosen depth of field is too distracting and it takes away from the subject.
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The photographer adequately demonstrates proper depth of field for the subject.
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Proper depth of field is used for the subject and it enhances the photograph.
Creativity

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Photographer needs more imagination with subject and composition
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Composition is good, but more imagination needed with subject matter. Or visa versa.
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Composition & subject matter show creativity They work together to provide content value.
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Composition & subject matter show creativity. Image has content value and is very unique and interesting.
Traditional Portrait

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Distractions take away from the subject, facial expression needs improvement and the subject is not posed in the traditional manner.
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One out of three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The subject is posed in the traditional manner. 3) The subject looks relaxed and has a nice facial expression.
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Two out of three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The subject is posed in the traditional manner. 3) The subject looks relaxed and has a nice facial expression.
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All three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The subject is posed in the traditional manner. 3) The subject looks relaxed and has a nice facial expression.
Environmental or Personality

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Distractions take away from the subject, facial expression needs improvement and the personality or vocation of subject is not evident.
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One out of three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The personality and/or vocation of the subject is evident. 3) The subject looks good.
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Two out of three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The personality and/or vocation of the subject is evident. 3) The subject looks good.
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All three requirements are used: 1) The portrait is clean and free of distractions. 2) The personality and/or vocation of the subject is evident. 3) The subject looks good.
Effort

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The requirements of the assignment were not met.
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Student fulfilled the requirements, but extra effort would have enhanced work.
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Student fulfilled requirements and put effort into reshooting or improving work.
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Student persevered and continually worked to grasp the technical and artistic concepts.



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