Grading Rubric for Photoshop Elements Projects
Grading rubrics are used to determine point totals for each project. Please refer to the Checklists on the website for each individual project. The
rubrics are used based on the requirements on these checklists. (i.e. not every project requires Hyperlinks and Action Buttons - so that would not be
used in determining a grade for that project.) Total point value stated on the Project Checklist.
5 4
This photo/project was amazing.
It was well organized and
Creativity
thematic. The project as a whole
had a unified meaning.
Photos are appropriate and relate
to content. Photos are clear and
Photos
not pixilated on full screen.
Photos are cropped well.
High quality images. Effectively
Use of Images
retouched in Photoshop.
Spelling, Exceptional proofreading. Very
Punctuation, & few errors in spelling, punctuation
Grammar and grammar.
Project presented in assigned
required/desired format. Every
photo is displayed cleanly and
Presentation
creatively with a caption or title
for added context. All
requirements are in place.
Photo/project fully meets or
Meets Project exceeds requirements, fully
Requirements demonstrates concepts/techniques
required.
Powerful picture(s). You capture a
moment or a subject perfectly.
Interest/Emotio
The pictures speak for
nal response
themselves. Picture(s) create
interest for the viewer.
Project fully complete and of
excellent quality. Exceeds
Craftsmanship
required techniques. Goes beyond
requirements.
Finishing and Project was Saved as Movie File.
Submitting Project was Saved to Network
Techniques Shared Drive.
Used time well during each class
Use of Time in period. Focused on getting the
class project done. Did not distract
others. Helped others.
This was a good photo/project. It
shows good creativity and effort
above and beyond the norm.
Photos are appropriate and relate
to content. Photos are mostly
clear and not pixilated on full
screen. Photos are mostly cropped
well.
Properly focused images, correct
resolution. May need minor
Photoshop correction.
Several errors occur throughout
the presentation.
Most photos displayed with a
caption or title for added context.
Most requirements are in place,
missing one or 2 elements of
presentation.
Photo/project mostly meets
requirements and demonstrates
concepts/techniques.
Some very nice picture(s) here.
Good, interesting pictures. The
captions/descriptions are needed
on a few to add context.
Project is complete and neatly
finished. Contains required
techniques and elements.
X complete this aspect of the
Focused on getting the project
done, but was occasionally
distracted or distracted others.
3 1
This photo could have been
planned better and improved..
Basic, standard shot of given
subject.
Photos are pixelated because
image was too small. Photos are
not cropped well.
Images slightly out of focus. Over
processed and distracting. Clear
need for Photoshop adjustments.
Numerous errors throughout the
presentation.
Not every photo is displayed with
a caption or title or presented in
desired format. A few
requirements may be missing.
Shows evidence of some
requirements,
techniques/concepts. Some
missing components.
Audience may need to read the
captions or descriptions to
understand the context.
Picture(s) are somewhat
interesting
Project is complete. Messy and
poorly constructed.
Did not follow finishing
directions.
Needed numerous reminders to
get back to work.
Photo demonstrated little
to no creativity.
No attempt was made to
complete this aspect of the
project.
Images out of focus, under
exposed or over exposed.
Poor resolution or
pixelation.
No attempt was made to
complete this aspect of the
project.
Project presented poorly or
not presented as required.
You clearly are sending me
a message that you do not
care about the quality of
your work. Several missing
requirements.
Photo/project shows no
evidence or minimal
evidence of requirements,
concepts and/or techniques
covered, or no project
submitted.
These picture(s) lacked
emotion. They were one
dimensional, uninteresting.
Project is incomplete and
sloppy. Evidences little
effort or care.
No attempt was made to
project.
Did not use class time to
focus on the project.