Photo Essay Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria:
Invention : Each picture clearly speaks to the topic, and the caption supports this meaning (brings it out). There are no pictures that seem irrelevant to the topic, or that don’t belong. Your intro sets up the essay in an interesting and compelling, yet neutral way. Strong essays make me see things in a new light, surprise me, contain detail-oriented as well global points of view, are thoughtful and, above all, personal. They are able to communicate this personal vision well to a general audience.
Arrangement : This category evaluates the coherence and cohesiveness of your story. Do the photos on the whole, taken together, tell a story that feels complete? Does each picture connect, stylistically as well as content wise, with the picture before it and after it? Does your storyboard explain or make obvious these connections?
Style/mechanics : Is there is an overarching style that connects your pictures? Are your captions well written, evocative, grammatically correct? Are your photos thoughtfully composed and designed? Did you use the software of your choice well to achieve a polished, professional, aesthetically pleasing essay?
Photo Essay Exhibit
Estimated time.
Two to three weeks
- Disposable cameras
- Personal digital cameras
- Borrowed cameras from the community
- Phone cameras
- Shared cameras
- Research basic photography skills and tips to share with students who may have little experience with cameras.
- Find examples of photo essays to share with students.
- Introduce students to the Do Something Student Planning Guide. Instruct them in mapping the steps necessary to complete their photo essay.
- Share the sample rubric or adapt it into a checklist for students. Refer to the rubric to define expectations.
- As a class, brainstorm themes or topics inspired by the central text that might make good photo essay topics.
- Share example photo essays with students. Point out decisions made by the photographers, and talk to students about how to use similar principles in their own photo essay. Remind students that the goal of their finished product is to raise awareness of an issue and suggest possible solutions.
- Instruct students to put together their photo essays, highlighting social justice issues and including possible solutions.
- Showcase student photo essays in a location that can be shared with families and the greater school community. Consider having an opening reception and allowing viewers an opportunity to leave comments for the photographers.
- How do your photos connect to a theme, topic or issue from the central text?
- What message(s) does your essay convey?
- Why did you organize your photos they way you did?
English language learners
Photo essays give students an assessment option that is creative, visual and not solely language-based. This task engages spatial/artistic and potentially interpersonal learning modalities (if the photo essays involve other people).
Connection to anti-bias education
Each photo essay reflects the lens through which each student views the world. The result is a powerful collection of essays that both represent the learning community and allow others to interpret the images. Including photographs of and about possible solutions encourages students to envision a more just and inclusive community and world.
- Student sensitivity.
- The Power of Advertising and Girls' Self-Image
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Unlock the power of visual storytelling in your classroom with our comprehensive "Photo Essay Rubric." Whether you're a seasoned journalism, photography, or multimedia instructor or just getting started with this creative form of expression, this rubric is your essential tool to guide your students in crafting compelling, thought-provoking photo essays.
I've included two rubrics for Photo Essays. One is suitable as a stand-alone project rubric and includes an element of self-analysis. The other is more suited to a production course and focuses solely on the photo essay itself. Both rubrics are offered in a Word document to allow for customization and modification to suit your own needs.
Key Features:
- Structured Evaluation Criteria: Our rubric offers clear, concise, and structured criteria for assessing photo essays. It covers key elements like composition, storytelling, visual impact, and technical quality, ensuring that your students understand the fundamental aspects of a well-crafted photo essay.
- Flexible for Different Grade Levels: Whether you teach middle school, high school, or college-level students, this rubric is adaptable to suit various grade levels and provide relevant feedback.
- Student-Friendly Design: The rubric is designed with students in mind, making it easy for them to self-assess their work and continuously improve their photographic storytelling skills.
- Real-World Relevance: The evaluation criteria align with industry standards and best practices, helping students prepare for future endeavors in photography, journalism, and visual storytelling.
- Inspiring Creativity: Encourage creativity and innovation as your students explore diverse subjects and experiment with various photographic techniques, compositions, and narratives.
- Effective Assessment: Simplify the grading process by providing a clear and organized assessment tool. You can offer constructive feedback and ensure that your students meet the highest photographic standards.
- Skill Development: Nurture essential skills such as composition, visual storytelling, image selection, and photo editing, which are vital for success in photography and multimedia fields.
- Real-World Preparedness: Equip your students with the skills and knowledge they need to create impactful and visually engaging photo essays, making them well-prepared for careers in the rapidly evolving world of visual storytelling.
- Empowering Creativity: Unleash your students' creative potential as they capture the essence of their chosen subjects and communicate their ideas through the art of photography.
Enhance your photography or multimedia program and empower your students to become confident visual storytellers with our "Photo Essay Rubric." Regardless of your experience level, this resource will be your trusted guide to inspiring and evaluating the next generation of visual storytellers. Purchase it today and watch your students' photo essays come to life!
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Refer to the rubric to define expectations. As a class, brainstorm themes or topics inspired by the central text that might make good photo essay topics. Share example photo essays with students. Point out decisions made by the photographers, and talk to students about how to use similar principles in their own photo essay.
Photo Essay Rubric - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document outlines a rubric for judging photo essays. It evaluates entries on four criteria: creativity, storytelling, writing, and photography. For creativity, the rubric looks for unique approaches that connect all elements to the story message.
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The other is more suited to a production course and focuses solely on the photo essay itself. Both rubrics are offered in a Word document to allow for customization and modification to suit your own needs. Key Features: Structured Evaluation Criteria: Our rubric offers clear, concise, and structured criteria for assessing photo essays. It ...
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