Instructions and Grading for Black and White Proj.

Black and White Photo Gallery – 2 major test grades

Objectives:

1. To apply photographic composition skills in black and white photography

2. To use camera and digital software to create artistic works

3. To display your work and justify your photographic choices

Task:

Use your own original black and white photography to create a physical photo gallery in your designated space in F-Hall.

Specifications:

1. Your design gallery may contain no less that ten photographs. Minimum size is 5 x 7, unless special permission is sought. Photo sizes should not exceed 8 x 10.

2. Your gallery should display your works in a neat, organized fashion. Photos should be straight, labeled, and your best work. I will make you redo your gallery if it is not your best.

3. Your gallery should contain your name at the top in a highly visible manner.

4. You should strive to present your photos in an appealing matter. Examples would include:

a. matting b. placing on colored paper 3. other artistic ideas…be creative, yet eye-appealing

5. All photos should be printed using the HP 2200 dn printer on regular class paper and then matted.

6. You should use at least 8 new photos. You may use a few old ones that you alter to black and white.

7. Your gallery should contain more than one kind of genre…ex: landscapes, portraits, faces, indoors, candids, macro, nature, etc.

FAQs

1. We will not be using sepia in this gallery at this time.

2. You may (and are encouraged to) use more than 10 photos.

3. Photos can be taken in color and altered to B & W.

4. Yes, they must be labeled..neatly.

5. You must bring supplies that will make your product stand out. I can supply hot glue, the paper, and ink…but the rest is up to you.

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Digital Photography: Black and White Project

Rubric on Photographs (Worth 100 points)

CATEGORY Value:	10	7	3	0
Adherence to black and white theme	The photo demonstrates complete understanding of the theme and fully adheres to it	The photo demonstrates understanding of the theme and adheres to it	The photo somewhat adheres to the theme	The photo does not adhere to the theme
Originality	Photo demonstrates original thought in the use of subject, composition and lighting	Photo demonstrates thought in the use of subject, composition and lighting	Photo design demonstrates some thought in subject, composition or lighting	Photo does not demonstrate successful use of subject, composition or lighting
Composition	Photo demonstrates excellence in composition	Photo demonstrates good composition	Photo demonstrates some thought in composition	Photo demonstrates poor composition
Contrast	Photo demonstrates excellence in use of contrast	Photo demonstrates good contrast	Photo demonstrates some thought given to contrast	Photo demonstrates poor use of contrast
Digital Effects	Photo represents original and correct use of appropriate digital effects	Photo represents correct use of appropriate digital effects	Photo represents use of digital effects	Site does not represent correct use of appropriate digital effects

Total ____________ X 2 = ___________/100

Presentation in Gallery Rubric

Gallery Design of Black and White Photos Teacher Name: Monica Donohue Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY	10	7	3	0
Neatness of Renderings	Renderings look professional. Clean, neat, no creases. Could be placed in a working portfolio.	Renderings look clean, with barely noticeable smudges and creases.	Renderings look like they have been revised frequently with a few noticeable eraser marks and creases. Needs redoing to put in portfolio.	Renderings are dirty , smudged, and creased. They have not been done with pride.
Energy	Is quite enthusiastic about the project and stayed focused on the project at all work times.	Shows enthusiasm and focus most of the time	Student works but sometimes loses focus, becomes frustrated, OR needs frequent reminders.	Student rarely works unless reminded or nagged.
Scale	Student has picked a scale that allows easy interpretation and has kept it consistent throughout the design.	Student has picked a scale that has only minor consistency problems.	Student has picked a scale that has several consistency problems.	The gallery is chaotic in scale.
Organization	Student organizes gallery for maximum appeal and meets all specifications.	The gallery is well-organized or appealing, but can be improved in1 - 2 ways or doesn't meet at least one specification.	The gallery is not well organized, and can be improved in 3 - 5 ways.	The gallery does not meet minimum expectations.
Specifications	All project specifications are met or are exceeded.	One project specification is omitted.	Two to three project specifications are not met.	More than three project specifications are not met.

Total ____________ X 2 = ___________/100