photo week 5-6

Sure! Below is a rubric for evaluating high school photography students with a focus on focus, contrast, and darkroom technical skills. The final evaluation adds up to 100 points, divided into categories that assess different aspects of their work.

Photography Final Evaluation Rubric

Total Points: 100

1. Focus & Sharpness (30 Points)

• 30-25 Points: The image is exceptionally sharp with all focal points in clear focus, creating a strong visual impact. Focus is intentional and enhances the composition.

• 24-18 Points: The image is generally sharp, but slight blurring or out-of-focus areas detract from the impact. The subject is mostly in focus, with minor technical inconsistencies.

• 17-10 Points: Significant parts of the image are out of focus, detracting from the composition. The subject's focus is unclear or distracting.

• 9-0 Points: The image lacks focus or clarity, with most areas appearing blurry or unfocused. Focus issues seriously impact the composition.

2. Contrast & Exposure (25 Points)

• 25-21 Points: Contrast is well-balanced, with deep blacks, bright whites, and a full range of grays. The image has excellent tonal depth, enhancing the composition. Exposure is ideal for the image's mood and context.

• 20-16 Points: The contrast is mostly effective, with some areas of underexposure or overexposure. The tonal range is good but could be more dynamic.

• 15-10 Points: Contrast is uneven, with noticeable areas of flatness (either too dark or too light). The tonal range lacks depth and doesn’t fully support the image's mood.

• 9-0 Points: The contrast is poorly managed, with areas either too dark or too bright, making the image feel flat or visually unbalanced. Exposure issues significantly affect the image's quality.

3. Darkroom Technical Skills (25 Points)

• 25-21 Points: The student demonstrates exceptional darkroom skills, including proper exposure times, successful dodging and burning techniques, and consistent processing. Prints are free from flaws (e.g., dust, marks, streaks).

• 20-16 Points: Good darkroom skills are evident. The print shows competent control over exposure times and contrast adjustments, though minor flaws (e.g., slight unevenness or light marks) are present.

• 15-10 Points: The student demonstrates basic darkroom skills, but issues like uneven exposure, inadequate contrast control, or visible processing flaws (dust spots, fingerprints) are present.

• 9-0 Points: Darkroom skills are poorly executed, with significant issues in processing, exposure, or print quality (e.g., poor contrast, major flaws like streaks, over/under exposure).

4. Composition & Creativity (15 Points)

• 15-13 Points: The composition is strong, showing thoughtful use of space, framing, and balance. The image demonstrates creativity and a clear intention behind the shot.

• 12-9 Points: The composition is solid, but some aspects (e.g., framing, balance, or perspective) could be improved. There is evidence of creative thinking.

• 8-5 Points: The composition lacks clarity or balance, making the image feel cluttered or unintentional. Minimal creativity is shown.

• 4-0 Points: The composition is poorly executed, with awkward framing or distracting elements that detract from the overall effectiveness of the image.

5. Presentation & Effort (5 Points)

• 5 Points: The student demonstrates exceptional effort, taking care in the printing, presentation, and mounting of their work. The final piece is polished and ready for display.

• 4-3 Points: The student has made a strong effort in presenting their work, but there may be minor issues with the print or mounting.

• 2-1 Points: Minimal effort is shown in the presentation of the work, with noticeable issues (e.g., poorly mounted prints, dirty prints).

• 0 Points: The student has not presented their work in a complete or polished manner, with major flaws in presentation.

Final Total: ___ / 100 Points

Notes for the Instructor:

• The focus should be on technical skills in photography and darkroom techniques, with an emphasis on the student’s ability to control key elements such as exposure, contrast, and sharpness.

• Consider the creative intent and thoughtfulness behind each image, but also assess technical mastery.

• Encourage students to revise their work if necessary, especially for darkroom techniques and presentation.