Rubric for the Animal Photo: 100 points
Name of Photo:
Photographer’s Name:
Caption for the Photo:
Goal for the photo/what characteristic were you trying to emphasize (not CUTENESS):
How this photo achieves my goal:
Criteria
Chose a good
background
10
9
7
5
The background
enhances the best
aspects of the
animal’s
characteristics
The background
does not detract
from the animal
The background
may compete or
conflict with the
photo
Captured a key
aspect of the
animal’s
personality
The timing of the
shot and the
expression on the
animal capture
the desired
characteristic
Clearly viewpoint,
lighting, and the
choice of the
moment all work
together to create
a powerful image
The photo uses
line, color,
balance, texture,
light, rhythm,
movement, or to
create a powerful
composition
The photo is
communicates a
sense of the
characteristic,
may be just “cute”
The photo may or
may not reflect
the desired
characteristic
The background
is a terrible
choice and causes
problems
appreciating the
animal
The photo
demeans the
animal in some
way
An emotion is
clear in the image
and some formal
elements work to
create this
The photo may
seem cliché or
unimpressive
because of the
viewpoint, or
lighting, or timing
The photo could
have used formal
elements in a
more purposeful
way
The software was
used in a
sophisticated way
to create a really
great photo. Care
was taken
regarding the
black and white
balance
-5 Slight
Pixellation
A working
knowledge of
software enabled
the photographer
to make
somewhat
successful
enhancements
The photographer
over-enhanced or
otherwise used
software in a way
that detracted
from the purpose
of the photo
-10 Serious
Pixellation
-20 Catastrophic
Pixellation
Viewpoint
(zoom) and
lighting, timing
are used to
create emotion
Used formal
elements to
create
appropriate
emphasis on
the subject
Used Bridge
and Photoshop
techniques to
create the best
photo as per
the artist’s goal
Pixel Deduction
TOTAL
The photo uses
formal elements
to create a good
composition
The photo
communicates
little or no
emotion
The photographer
did not consider
formal elements
and they may
even work
against the
purpose for the
photo
The photographer
misapplied the
software in a way
that worked to
destroy the intent
behind the photo