Photo+Rubric

Technical Skills
//**Exceeds the Standard**// • Overall, negatives are exposed very well and are high quality. • Excellent evidence of contrast, value and clarity in the negatives & photographs. • The use of depth of field enhances the subject and/or purpose. • The quality of printing is fabulous; little or no evidence of dust, scratches or other marks on the photograph. • If matting was required, the quality of the cuts and borders are fantastic. //**Meets the Standard**// • The negatives exhibit a good ranges of values from black to white. • Minor adjustments may be needed with the overall exposure; Clarity lends itself to the subject/image. • The quality of printing is done well; minor problems with dust, scratches or other marks on the photograph, but does not interfere with the overall visual message. • Many details are in focus, and choice of depth of contributes to the subject/composition. • If matting was required, the craftsmanship of the cuts are good quality and extraneous marks on the borders are not obvious. //**Partially Meets the Standard**// • The majority of the negatives are either too dense (dark) or thin(light); the photographs lack in contrast and/or detail. • Problems with printing are obvious; many dust scratches, and other marks are apparent. • There are some problems with clarity; either the subject/focal point is not in clear focus and/or the choice of depth of field does not add to the subject or purpose. • Matting lacks attention to detail. //**Does Not Meet the Standard**// • The assignment’s criteria was not followed and/or the assignment is incomplete.

Creative Problem-Solving
//**Exceeds the Standard**// • The photographs are intriguing and the visual impact is outstanding! • The photographs have a strong and definite type of composition. • There is strong evidence of varied and excellent use of design elements. • Attention to visual details are apparent. Positive and negative space work very well together with no dead space apparent. • The photographs communicate the idea of the assignment clearly and effectively, with an original, creative approach. //**Meets the Standard**// • The photographs have good composition. • There is evidence of varied and/or good use of design elements. • Positive and negative space work well together, with little or no obvious dead space. • Overall, the purpose/idea of the assignment is communicated well. //**Partially Meets the Standard**// • The photographs lack demonstration of compositional skills. • The use of the elements of design are not obvious and/or not used well. • Positive and negative space do not work well together; dead space is apparent. • There is little connection to the purpose of the assignment and/or the purpose is confusing. //**Does Not Meet the Standard**// • The photographs are lacking connection to the assignment. Little or no attention to composition or element of design. The Purpose is completely unclear.