midterm review

midterm

Take 5 photos that illustrate these art elements or principles of design:

1. Line

2. Geometric shape

3. Organic shapes

4. Rule of thirds

5. Emphasis 

Create a Power Point showing each photo and definition of the element or principle. Place this PowerPoint in your Portfolio folder in Google Drive. 

Example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fCHczgnGf6m6jVqrxl5Lnr3TRyGyTDBGfdHTR2qcCE4/edit?usp=sharing

Here is how your photos will be graded:

Excellent_5 points, good_4 points, acceptable_3 points, needs improvement_2, poor execution_1. Total points will be multiplied by 2 for a maximum score of 50.

____Communicates the meaning of the written definition 

____Demonstrates the rule of thirds

____Exposure

____Sharpness of areas of emphasis and focus 

____Use of positive and negative space

____TOTAL

____TOTAL SCORE FOR PHOTOS AND POWER POINT

Part two:

A persuasive essay that explains how you photo communicates each art element or principle of design. 50 points possible.

Essay Writing Rubric

Name: Class: Block:

Focus or Thesis Statement

5) The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.

4)The thesis statement names the topic of the essay.

3) The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.

2) The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.

1) There is no thesis statement

Evidence and Examples

5) All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.

4) Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.

3) At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author’s position.

2) Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

1) No evidence

Number of complete sentences

5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar & Spelling

5) Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

4) Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

3)Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2) Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1) Errors and grammatical mistakes make work incomprehensible

Closing paragraph

5) The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.

4) The conclusion is recognizable. The author’s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.

3) The author’s position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.

2) Conclusion is vague and disconnected from writer’s position

1) There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.

Total score is score in each category points  x 2. 50 points possible.

_____________Score