1. Investigation Journal Gradesheet
Photo IV: Project #____ Journal Name: __________________
Technique: ____________________ Theme: ___________________ Period: _______
Knowledge & Understanding – Demonstrating comprehension of art concepts studied as it relates to the assignment
points S T
Theme:
Explain what ties all of the photographs together – What should you take away from the series. 10
Artist Inspiration:
1+ image, credit line, describe how it inspires you in relation to your project 10
Technique:
Identify what technique(s) you will use.
Describe the steps, supplies, and time necessary to use this technique.
Pre-Planning Pages
Explain why you’re using this technique and how it will impact your photographs. 15
Series Planning:
How many photographs will be in your final series and of what size?
Plan each photograph in your series:
Who- Who will you photograph (be specific)
What: Describe composition/cropping/ POV of the image
Where: What will the setting or background be
When: Describe lighting & planning for due dates 25
Knowledge & Understanding Total 30
Application – Plans and uses techniques introduced for the assignment
points S T
Activation Quality 5
Use of Space: Balance 5
Craftsmanship: Text as Graphic Device, Neatness, etc 10
Application Total 20
Reflection & Evaluation – Evaluates your growth through the process of the assignment
points S T
How did the use of _______ (technique) affect your images? 10
How did your photo shoot deviate from your original plan? Was this good
or bad? 10
Post-Planning Pages
What could you have done differently to be more successful? 10
Reflection & Evaluation Total 30
Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement –Analyzes the concepts learned and reflects on how these can be
applied beyond the classroom
points S T
What new things did you learn? How can you see it in your work? 10
What is your personal aesthetic? How can you see it through this series?
How has it changed from previous semesters? 10
What were your goals for this project and how did you meet them?
How well did you use your time? 10
Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement Total 30
Application – Plans and uses techniques introduced for the assignment
points S T
Activation Quality 5
Use of Space: Balance 5
Craftsmanship: Text as Graphic Device, Neatness, etc 10
Application Total 20
Journal Total Grade 160
