Skyline High School Digital 2 Photography Project Rubric

Name_______________________________ Project_____________________________
A+
A
AB+

100
93-99
90-92
87-89

B
BC+
C
C-

83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72

D+
D
DE-

67-69
63-66
60-62
59 & below

STANDARDS

1- MEETS
CRITERIA

2- MEETS
MOST
CRITERIA

3- MEETS
LITTLE OR NO
CRITERIA

PRODUCING/PERFORMING

20-16 Points
Photographs
demonstrated a
strong understanding
of placement and
use of the elements
of composition.

15-12 Points
Photographs
demonstrates
acequate
understanding of the
elements of
composition.

12- 0 Points
Photographs
demonstrate little or
no understanding of
the elements of
composition.

Student selected
dynamic angles with
consideration to
their subject.

Some attempts were

made to try different
angle of their subject
but did not fully
accomplish the task
15-12 Points
Photos somewhat
address the theme.

ELEMENTS OF
COMPOSITION
20 POINTS

PRODUCING/PERFORMING
CONTENT/ THEME/
ORIGINALITY
20 POINTS

20-16 Points
Photo clearly
address the theme,
topic or subject.
Tells a complete
story related to topic
or theme.
Thorough evidence
or originality or
creativity.

ARTIST STATEMENT(S) &

TITLE(S)
10 POINTS

PRODUCING/PERFORMING
RESPONDING/REFLECTING
PERCIEVING/KNOWING
CRAFTSMANSHIP/
TECHNIQUES/ IMAGE
QUALITY
50 POINTS

10-8 Points
Statement is clear in
it description of the
photo(s) and is
creative.
The title(s) reflect
the photo(s).
50-45 Points
Focus and depth of
field all contribute to
a powerful project.
Image quality of the
photographs is at its
best.
Photo is focused as
intended.
All aspects of the
assignment are
complete.

Tells a story related

to designated topic.
Some evidence of
originality or
creativity in relation
to the theme.

7-6 Points
Statement is creative
but titles do not
match photos or
statements are not
creative and titles
are.
44-38 Points
Focus and depth of
field somewhat
contribute to a
powerful project.
Image quality of the
photo(s) is limited.
Some but not all
aspects of the
assignment are
complete.

POINTS
Student/ Teacher

Photos look more

like snapshots with
little consideration
to angle or subject.

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12- 0 Points
Student did not turn
assignment.
Weak connection to
the theme, subject or
topic.
Difficult to ascertain
theme or subject.
Vague story and
limited evidence of
originality and
creativity.
5-0 Points
Statement(s) or
title(s) lack
creativity or are
missing.

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37-0 Points
Focus and depth of
field do not
contribute to a
powerful product,
slightly out of focus
subject or no focus
at all.
Image quality of the
photo(s) is poor.
Little if any aspects
of the assignment
were completed.
TOTAL POINTS
EARNED

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