Week 2: Assignment 1 Rubric
Criterion D: Create—Basic Photographic Composition
Achievement Level
Level Descriptor
5-6
The student is able to take and upload 1 photo that is in-focus and correctly exposed, and accurately illustrates one of the principles of composition. The photo should purposefully apply this principle of artistic expression. A well-written or well-articulated comment accompanies the photo. The comment demonstrates thoughtful analysis, and clear understanding of the principles demonstrated. The comment is specific to the photo, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. The photo is accurately labeled with a “slug”.
3-4
The student is able to take and upload 1 photo that is in-focus and correctly exposed, and accurately illustrates one principle of composition. The photos should purposefully apply this principle of artistic expression. The comment correctly identifies the principle demonstrated, but may lack analysis that is original or specific to the photo. The comment is generally free from spelling and grammatical errors. The photo is accurately labeled with a “slug”.
1-2
The student is able to create at least 1 photo that accurately illustrates 1 principle of composition. The comment identifies the principle demonstrated, but may lack further analysis, or comments may mis-identify the principles that appear in the photos. The “slug” is inaccurate or missing; spelling and grammatical errors may appear in the comment. A photo without a comment will be assigned a score of “1”.
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors above.
Criterion D: Create—Basic Photographic Composition
Achievement Level
Level Descriptor
5-6
The student is able to take and upload 1 photo that is in-focus and correctly exposed, and accurately illustrates one of the principles of composition. The photo should purposefully apply this principle of artistic expression. A well-written or well-articulated comment accompanies the photo. The comment demonstrates thoughtful analysis, and clear understanding of the principles demonstrated. The comment is specific to the photo, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. The photo is accurately labeled with a “slug”.
3-4
The student is able to take and upload 1 photo that is in-focus and correctly exposed, and accurately illustrates one principle of composition. The photos should purposefully apply this principle of artistic expression. The comment correctly identifies the principle demonstrated, but may lack analysis that is original or specific to the photo. The comment is generally free from spelling and grammatical errors. The photo is accurately labeled with a “slug”.
1-2
The student is able to create at least 1 photo that accurately illustrates 1 principle of composition. The comment identifies the principle demonstrated, but may lack further analysis, or comments may mis-identify the principles that appear in the photos. The “slug” is inaccurate or missing; spelling and grammatical errors may appear in the comment. A photo without a comment will be assigned a score of “1”.
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors above.