Rubric for Quality Darkroom Photographs

	A+	A	B	C	D	F
QUALITY PRINTS	Correct exposure and development Techniques used appropriately. Extra care given to each step in the process with the outcome in mind resulting in a superior craft.	Correct exposure and development Techniques used appropriately	Attempts at exposure and development contain only one glaring mistake.	Evidence of exposure, development and an image.	Evidence of exposure and development.	No work or product aligned with the assignment evident.
QUALITY NEGATIVES	Correct exposure and development Extra care given to each step in the process with the outcome in mind resulting in a superior craft.	Correct exposure and development.	Attempts at exposure and development contain only one glaring mistake i.e. Dust, a few scratches, poor framing etc.	Evidence of exposure, development and images.	Evidence of exposure and development.	No work or product aligned with the assignment evident.
QUALITY COMPOSTION	Focal point and design elements evident. Care taken in determining the exposure in relation to the light and subject. Shot angles appropriate. Dramatic and memorable.	Focal point and design elements evident. Care taken in determining the exposure in relation to the light and subject. Shot angles appropriate.	Attempts at a clear composition still lack and eye-catching quality due to a lack of focal point or respect for design. Inappropriate use of shots and angles.	Evidence of a subject in the image.	Evidence of an image.	No work or product aligned with the assignment evident.
QUALITY IDEA DEVELOPMENT	Theme evident by repetition of design elements and subject, compare and contrast within series. Makes a structured statement with images, like an essay.	Theme evident by repetition of design elements and subject, compare and contrast within series.	Design elements contribute little to the content of the photo, but the meaning is apparent	Meaning of the photo not easily understood No style or connection between photos.	No idea evident beyond demonstrating the ability to aim and click at random.	No work or product aligned with the assignment evident.