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Photography Master Rubric 
Photography Master Rubric
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Rubric Code: L59B9A
By rrichard
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Below Standards

5 pts

Minimum Standards

10 pts

Proficient

15 pts

Highly Proficient

20 pts

Score

(N/A)

ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Below Standards

Subject matter does not satisfy assignment. Images are missing or too many; student needed to add to or edit down number. Images are not properly sized named or saved correctly.
Minimum Standards

Images meet the minimum level of quality and subject matter to satisfy the assignment. Subject matter could be improved; some images appear to be filler material
Proficient

Images meet the minimum level of quality and subject matter to satisfy the assignment. Subject matter is appropriate for assignment.
Highly Proficient

Images go beyond minimum level of quality and subject matter to satisfy the assignment whether in number of images or effort taken to shoot the images. Subject matter is appropriate for assignment.
Score
COMPOSITION

Below Standards

-no evident subject
-eye is distracted by busyness
-little or no evidence of thoughtful composition
-image appears one-sided or unbalanced
-eye tends to wander: no focal center
-poor cropping
Minimum Standards

-subject is evident, but weakened by busyness or objects
-eye is somewhat attracted by dominate features
-exhibits any of the following rules of composition: rule of thirds, framing, lines, simplicity, texture, repetition/pattern, balance
-fair cropping
Proficient

-composition is purposeful
-subject is clearly stated but focus is distracting
-eye is attracted to dominant highlight or line
-exhibits any of the following rules of composition: rule of thirds, framing, lines, simplicity, texture, repetition/pattern, balance
-good cropping
Highly Proficient

-composition is purposeful
-subject is clearly stated in frame
-eye is attracted to dominant highlight or line
-exhibits any of the following rules of composition: rule of thirds, framing, lines, simplicity, texture, repetition/pattern, balance
-excellent cropping that creates visual interest in the subject
Score
CONTRAST & TONAL RANGE

Below Standards

No contrast. Print is completely flat with poor tones. Tonal correction was not used or were used incorrectly
Minimum Standards

Weak to fair contrast. Highlights and shadow areas lack detail. Minimal parts of the print have clear contrast.
Proficient

Fair to good contrast with almost true blacks and whites. Some details show in shadow and highlight areas.
Highly Proficient

Excellent contrast. True black and whites with details in all areas of the print.
Score
VISUAL IMPACT/PRESENTATION

Below Standards

-no discernible regard for composition
-does not generate response
-enhancement has little effect
-print is unevenly framed or unmounted as per assignment specifications
Minimum Standards

- shows attempt at use of composition
-matting is acceptable
Proficient

-exhibits effective use of composition
-image creates response (visually exciting)
-artistic enhancement adds to impact
-image is matted well
Highly Proficient

-image shows originality of thought
-exhibits effective use of composition
-image creates strong response (visually exciting)
-artistic enhancement adds to impact
-image is matted well
Score
CRAFTSMANSHIP

Below Standards

-Images not properly exposed and/or focused
-Images poorly printed (darkroom) or if digital, have not been corrected in Photoshop for color, sharpness, contrast, etc.
Minimum Standards

-Images slightly out of focus creating a distracting element
-image needs care in printing
-Underworked or 0verworked in Photoshop; -image does not look natural, overly filtered/manipulated
Proficient

-Image is focused correctly
-slight sharpening could improve image
-needs some additional work in retouching
Highly Proficient

-High quality images -properly exposed/focused -effectively retouched
Score



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