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Photomanipulation project (Surreal composition) 
PhotoShop Assessment (Honel)
Using Photoshop to produce a surrealistic composition from a folder of instructor provided images, students apply knowledge of selections, masking, image adjustments, layer blending modes, layer effects, adjustment layers and associated techniques. The goal is to use the tools and techniques to create a design that communicates a particular theme or message defined by the assignment criteria.
Rubric Code: E6X552
By donita_massing
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Surrealistic composition project
Using Photoshop to create a surrealistic themed composite poster or book cover design, while applying design principles and elements.
  Excellent/ Proficient (A)

Proficient Knowledge

5 pts

Good / Fairly Proficient (B)

Good Knowledge

4 pts

Average (C)

Basic Knowledge

3 pts

Below Average (D)

Not Really Understanding Course Assignment

2 pts

Unsatisfactory (F)

Did not implement the required actions or elements.

1 pts

File Properties & Setup
5 pts

File follows set-up rules, including size, dpi, mode and background
Excellent/ Proficient (A)

All elements included; 8.5" x 11", 200dpi, Changed color mode to CMYK & flattened layers in final copy. Submitted digital copy correctly.
Good / Fairly Proficient (B)

Most elements are included; but not all.
Average (C)

Composition is missing one or more required elements and/or student did not submit the digital file.
Below Average (D)

Composition is missing multiple elements.
Unsatisfactory (F)

Did not implement the required actions or elements.
Use of New Tools & Techniques
5 pts

Layer effects, selection tools, pen tool, layer blending modes, adjustment layers, layer masks, clipping masks, type mask, & dodge/burn tool.
Excellent/ Proficient (A)

Followed instructions in instructor-created screencast tutorials and utilized the techniques. Resulting composite image appears natural; all type is readable and message/theme is immediately apparent.
Good / Fairly Proficient (B)

Good Understanding of software & tools required for assignment. Some proficiency in the process, but composition & type may be somewhat hard to read.
Average (C)

Has a basic understanding of software & tools required for assignment. Minimum level of proficiency in the process; may be missing elements; hard to read or hastily designed.
Below Average (D)

Needs Better understanding of software & tools required for assignment. May not have followed instructions completely. Design is difficult to interpret and/or type is missing or indecipherable.
Unsatisfactory (F)

Did not implement the required actions or elements.
Design & Improvement
Student uses the tools and techniques to enhance the design.
Creativity
5 pts

-Layout (grid)
-Design Elements & -Principles application
-Creativity
Excellent/ Proficient (A)

The composition reflects an exceptional degree of student creativity in their assignment. Student didn't simply mimic instructor example. Student shows exceptional care in the layout of the type and images.
Good / Fairly Proficient (B)

One or two of the graphic elements and/or images used in the Project reflect student creativity in their assignment. It is obvious that care was taken in the layout of the type and images.
Average (C)

One or two graphic elements and/or images used in the Project were made or customized by the student, but the ideas demonstrated were very similar to the instructor's example. Some care was taken in the arrangement of the elements.
Below Average (D)

The student did not really make or customize any of the items in the Project. Elements were inadequate or unstructured.
Unsatisfactory (F)

Did not implement the required actions or elements.
Skills & Improvement
5 pts

Show knowledge of Various Skills & Improvement of course knowledge
Excellent/ Proficient (A)

Student shows very extensive knowledge of Photoshop using the techniques shown, and is showing extreme design improvement from previous assignments. Student obviously watched all parts of the screencast to learn the skills & techniques demonstrated without exactly reproducing the instructor's design.
Good / Fairly Proficient (B)

Student has made some effort in applying the techniques as shown and/or is showing some improvement in the design area as compared to previous assignments.
Average (C)

Student has used one or two of the techniques shown, but displays only minimal design improvement over previous assignments. Student did not watch all parts of the screencast, as multiple techniques were missing from the work.
Below Average (D)

Student used one or fewer techniques as shown; work displays no measurable design improvement.
Unsatisfactory (F)

No signs of Improvement or not applying learned skills



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