The student was
able to choose a thematic subject using images for a
photomontage that makes a meaningful visual statement
through content.
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Random images with
no relationship to one another and with no apparent
meaning.
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There is evidence of
some relationship between the images and the indication
of expressed meaning.
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The images chosen somewhat
communicated the message and relate to each other in
most cases.
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The images chosen are
able to relate to each other thematically in subject
and content by expressing an intentional message.
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The student was
able to develop a visual center of interest that shows
the subject and leads the eye through the composition
in a unified and harmonious way.
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There is no apparent
focal point in the composition. The visual elements
are incongruous and placed without any effort towards
creating a unified visual image.
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The completed work
is able to show a definite focal point and attempts
to unify the composition through visual elements.
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There is a center of
interest and a definite focal point that serves to introduce
the subject. The visual elements serve to unify the
composition and the overall effect is a somewhat harmonious
composition.
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The overall image is
a completely unified visual statement that is harmonious
between elements, has a definite center of interest
that depicts the intended subject in a well balanced
composition.
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The student was
able to use computer software in an effective and technically
competent manner so that the quality of work is skillfully
crafted. The student used many different images in the
montage.
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The images are overly
pixelated without making adjustments for correct resolution
or a simply cut and pasted without significantly altering
the source material. There are only a few images.
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The image shows some
evidence of attempts to work correctly with images and
adjust for quality in appearance.
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The final results show
several images working together so that it appears to
be a single image and that resolutions have been corrected
in most cases.
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The completed composition
shows a technically superb visual statement without
pixelation, free of obviously cut and pasted pictures,
and significantly altered to create a wholly unique
original work of art.
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