The document outlines the rubric for a communications technology photo essay assignment. Students are expected to: 1) Apply creative and technical skills to produce 4 photos on a group-chosen subject. 2) Use all steps of the creative process. 3) Demonstrate understanding of the 3 principles of photographic composition - focal point, rule of thirds, and rule of odds - in their photos. 4) Contribute their photos to the overall group photo essay project and work effectively as part of a team.

1. Communications Technology Photo Essay Rubric
Expectations:
1. Knowledge: (B3) create products or productions that demonstrate competence in
the application of creative and technical skills.
2. Thinking: (B2) use the Creative Process to meet a communications technology
challenge.
3. Communication: demonstrate an understanding of the 3 Principles of Photographic
Composition (Focal Point; Rule of Thirds; Rule of Odds).
4. Application: (A3) demonstrate an understanding of and apply the interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to work effectively in a team setting.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Group Photo Essay Task
DUE: Wednesday December 19th
TASK: Use Photography to contribute 4 photos to a group Photo Essay about a subject
of your group’s choice.
Use all the steps of the Creative Process.
The poster must clearly demonstrate the 3 Principles of Photography:
Focal Point
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Odds

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
All photos from all the members of your group must be the same size and resolution
and either all black and white or all colour.