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Photography Portfolio Critique


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Keywords: portfolio, photgraphy
Subject(s): Technology, Photography, Podcasting
Grades 9 through 12
School: Thunderbird High School, Phoenix, AZ
Planned By: Dawn Jacoby
Original Author: Dawn Jacoby, Phoenix
Student will upload each photograph taken during the school year.
Student will create a podcast discussing artwork created throughout the year with attention to discussion on what was learned and growth of work.
Student will discuss each photograph including the following information: title of photo, assignment problem, how problem was solved, what was learned, dominant element and principle of art, weakness of image, and strength of image.
Student will discuss growth providing evidence of growth by using photographs taken. Discussion will include learning and how improvement happened throughout year to strengthen weaknesses.
Student will conclude summarizing what was learned and what the overall strength of the portfolio is.
Podcasts will be used as the final examination of photography class.
Podcasts will be uploaded to the school site for families and relatives to view student work and hear child discuss what was learned.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Visual art portfolio assessment, peer critiques, including history of art with assignment and assessments of work, discussing master artist works and influence on their own
Follow-Up
see above
Materials: Digital SLR, Podcasting, Camera Bags, xD Memory Cards, Digital Voice Recorders, Flash/USB Drives, Batteries