HIGH SCHOOL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE RUBRIC
NAME: _______________________________________ PROJECT: _________________________________
A+
A
AB+
100
93-99
90-92
87-89
B
BC+
C
C-
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-79
70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 59 & below
STANDARDS
1- MEETS CRITERIA
2-MEETS MOST CRITERIA
3-MEETS LITTLE OR NO
CRITERIA
PRODUCING/PERFORMING (PR)
25-19 points
Photographs demonstrated a
strong understanding of
placement and use of the
elements of composition.
Student selected dynamic angles
with consideration to their
subject.
18-13 points
Photographs demonstrate
adequate understanding of
the elements of composition.
Some attempts were made
to try different angles of
their subject but did not fully
accomplish the task.
12-0 points
Photographs demonstrate
little or no understanding
of the elements of
composition. Photos look
more like snapshots with
little consideration to
angle or subjects.
25-19 points
18-13 points
12-0 points
 Student did not turn
in assignment
ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITION
25 POINTS
PRODUCING/PERFORMING (PR)
CONTENT / THEME / ORIGINALITY
25 POINTS
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Photo thoroughly
address the theme, topic
or subject
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Tells a compelling story
related to topic theme
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Thorough evidence of
originality or creativity
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Photo somewhat
addresses the theme
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Tells a story related to
designated topic
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Some evidence of
originality or creativity
in relation to the theme
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Weak connection to
the
theme, topic or
subject
Difficult to ascertain
theme or subject
Vague story
and limited evidence
of originality or
creativity
POINTS
PRODUCING/PERFORMING (PR)
50-45 points

RESPONDING/REFLECTING
(RE)
PERCEIVING/KNOWING (PE)
CRAFTSMANSHIP / TECHNIQUES /
IMAGE QUALITY
50 POINTS
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Focus and depth of field all
contribute to a powerful
product
Image quality of the
photograph is accomplished

Photo is focused as intended
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All aspects of the assignment
are completed

Student submitted a 3
paragraph artist statement
44-38 points
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Focus and depth of
field somewhat
contribute to a
powerful product

Image quality of the
photograph is limited
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Some but not all
aspects of the
assignment are
completed

Student submitted a
short one paragraph
artistic statement
37-0 point
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Focus and depth of
field do not
contribute to a
powerful product;
slightly out of focus
subject or not in
focus at all

Image quality of the
photograph is poor
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Little if any aspects
of the assignment
were completed

Student submitted a
one sentence artistic
statement or none at
all
TOTAL POINTS EARNED