Focus: Evaluate the progress and coherence of their portfolio/sketchbook/webblog
Presentation: Assess how well the work is organized, presented, and annotated.
Breadth of Work: Check the variety of work produced so far (range of techniques, subjects, and experiments).
Development of Ideas: Look for evidence of progression and creative exploration in the student’s ideas and how their work has evolved over time.
Key Questions:
Is there a clear visual and conceptual direction developing?
How well have they documented their process, such as sketches, contact sheets, and planning?
2. Practical Skills and Experimentation (30%)
Focus: Assess technical proficiency and willingness to experiment.
Camera Skills: Evaluate their use of composition, lighting, focus, and exposure.
Post-production: Look at their ability to edit photos (e.g., using Photoshop or Lightroom) and manipulate images creatively.
Experimentation: Check for exploration of different styles, techniques, and media (e.g., digital, darkroom, mixed media).
Key Questions:
Are they demonstrating a good grasp of photographic techniques and tools?
Have they shown a willingness to experiment with different processes and techniques?
3. Research and Influences (20%)
Focus: Evaluate their research into artists, movements, or techniques that inform their portfolio work.
Research Quality: Assess how thoroughly students have researched photographers and artists relevant to their work.
Influence: Look for evidence of how their research has influenced their own photography and artistic choices.
Key Questions:
Are they able to analyze and discuss the work of photographers or artists they have researched?
Can they explain how this research has impacted their own work?
4. Reflection and Evaluation (10%)
Focus: Assess their ability to reflect on their progress and identify areas for improvement.
Self-Assessment: Check if they are critically evaluating their own work, noting what works and what doesn't.
Target Setting: Look for evidence of goal setting or planning for future improvements.
Key Questions:
Are they able to articulate their strengths and weaknesses?
Have they set specific goals or identified areas to improve in their portfolio?