| Attribute |
Novice |
Emerging |
Developing |
Exemplary |
Expert |
| Use of
Tools |
Explores
painting, drawing, text tools, and filters |
Uses
painting, drawing, text tools, and filters, explores more
advanced tools |
Uses
painting, drawing, text tools, and filters with ease, uses
layers for manipulating text, color, texture |
Uses
advanced tools proficeintly and appropriately |
Can help
others use advanced tools and techniques |
| File
Type |
File
types, size,resolution may be inappropriate for intended
use |
Some
understanding of file types evident |
File type
is appropriate for use in a variety of media |
Optimize
images so they are sized appropriately for multimedia
presentations |
Can help
others problem-solve problems with file type or
size |
| Manipulation with
Tools |
Does not
attempt manipulation of text or photos |
Some
intentional manipulation of imagery is evident |
Increased
use of manipulations (color, distortion, transformation,
rearrangement, etc.) Use of filters and canned effects still
obvious |
Purposeful,
intentional manipulation, less reliance on canned
effects |
Manipulations
are conscious choices and are so skillfully done that it is
impossible to determine what tools were used to create the
piece |
| Integration with Other
Tools |
Does not
attempt integration of digital imaging projects into other
projects |
Some
intentional integration of digital imaging projects into
other projects |
Use of
integration of digital imaging projects into three or more
other projects |
Purposeful,
intentional integration of digital imaging projects into all
other projects |
Purposeful,
intentional , and meaningful integration of digital imaging
projects into all other projects |
| Artistry |
no
attention to principles of design |
little
attention to principles of design |
some
attention to principles of design |
careful
attention to principles of design |
particular
attention to principles of design, plus a creative approach
employed |
