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Photography Rubric 
What makes a quality photograph? Creating photos using composition, light and subject.
Rubric Code: T95976
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

excellent

20 pts

Subject

Poor

The photo does not seem to have a subject.
Fair

The subject is not clear. Composition and lighting do not draw
emphasis to the subject.
Good

The subject is clear and some of the rules of composition and
light draw emphasis to the subject.
excellent

The subject is clear and rules of composition and light draw
emphasis to the subject.
Light

Poor

The photo is underexposed or overexposed and content cannot
be identified.
Fair

The photo is dark or light and content is difficult to see.
Good

Light improves the photo’s visibility, clarity, contrast and value.
excellent

Light improves and enhances the photo’s visibility, clarity,
contrast and value.
Composition

Poor

Photo does not appear to have a subject or purpose and
compositional concepts are not evident.
Fair

Photo is cluttered and details do not enhance
the subject. Compositional concepts are used
with minimal success.
Good

Photo is simple and uncluttered.
Compositional concepts are used and show some
success in enhancing the subject
excellent

Photo is simple and uncluttered.
Compositional concepts such as Rule of Thirds,
Center, Diagonal, Curved and Leading Lines are
successfully used to enhance the subject.
Theme

Poor

The photograph does not capture the theme element
Fair

The photograph capture the theme element poorly
Good

The photograph captures the theme elements well
excellent

The photograph is an excellent interpretation of the theme





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