iRubric: Digital Photography Portfolio rubric

Tonal quality is flat; very little contrast in color and neutrals makes the focal point blend into the background.

Tonal quality is fair; little contrast in color and neutrals.

Tonal range is good overall; some parts of the image could use more contrast.

Photo image is excellent with good contrast and range of light to dark tones to enhance the focal point.

Photo does not show a creative approach to the assignment.

Fair representation of assigned objectives; lacks originality and shows little or no evidence of trying anything unusual.

Good representation of assigned objectives. The student has explored creative solutions to the assignment.

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.

An obvious color cast or unusual color tone in some parts of the image ruins the quality or distracts from the focal point.

Fair range of color tones; photo would benefit from changes in color in one or more areas.

Good range of color tones; photo might have benefited from a change in color in one area but is still OK overall.

Excellent range of color tones; colors work well together based on color scheme theories; no distracting colors to take away from focal point.

Photo was not taken or turned in on time

Photo was saved as the wrong name.

Photo was saved in the wrong format.

Phot was taken and turned in on time.