How you see me, how I see the world.

Name_____________________
Print Assessment Criteria
T S
_____/_____ (25 points) OBJECTIVE: Solving the problem as a photographer
O O Create a photographic diptych, (two images presented next to one another), of two prints that present
yourself in two contrasting ways; 1) how you think other people see you, and 2) how you see the world.
O O One photo shows your physical self, but not necessarily your face.
O O You have somehow demonstrated use of a theme of photographic self-portraiture (transformation,
substitution, role-playing, etc.) in at least one print.
O O You have selected high-quality negatives to make these prints.
Comments:

_____/_____ (25 points) Darkroom Skills & Processes

O O Each print has a wide range of value, from the blackest black to the whitest white.
O O Each print has a wide range of middle-gray values.
O O Each print demonstrates understanding of the four-step printing method, (developing, stopping, fixing, and
washing each print).
O O You have used appropriate exposure times and aperture settings determined by analyzing your negative
and by making a test strip.
O O You have used the enlarger and all of its parts properly (focused w/grain focuser, negative correctly placed
in carrier, easel has been used to center and border the print.)
O O You have used additional exposure techniques when necessary, (dodging/burning and/or use of a filter) to
improve the quality of your print.
Comments:

_____/_____ (25 points) DESIGN: Applying the Principles of Composition

O O There is a compositional connection between the two images in the diptych, each visual relate to the other.
O O You have used a principle of composition in each photograph to clarify or emphasize your subject matter
and concept in an interesting way.
O O Your prints demonstrate use of depth-of-field, studio lighting techniques, point-of-view, and camera focus
to emphasize and/or enhance the subject matter in your photographs.
Comments:

_____/_____ (25 points) PRESENTATION: Craftsmanship of the Final Prints

O O You have cleaned your negatives to avoid unwanted dust, scratches, and/or water marks that detract from
your prints.
O O You have washed your prints to avoid any unwanted chemical stains and/or unwanted marks.
O O You have carefully centered and trimmed each print (if necessary) to have clean, even edges.
O O You have matted and mounted both of your prints together as a diptych (images placed directly next to one
another, or in very close proximity), upon properly measured matte-board.
O O You have correctly centered the print, dry-mounted evenly, and left a suitable border around the print.

Comments:

_____/_____ (100 points) Total

How you see me, how I see the world. (Self-Evaluation)
Complete the following questions below with complete sentences.

1) Briefly explain what you are trying to express or communicate about yourself through your self-portrait diptych. What
concepts or ideas are you using?

2) Explain the compositional decisions you made to connect both works together to form a diptych.

3) Did you enjoy creating self-portraits by creating a diptych of two different aspects of yourself? Why or why not?

Showpieces Select one pair of prints for each. Do not select your own, do select same work twice!
________ Solving the Problem: Which diptych is the most original and unique? Which images tell us something
genuine and interesting about the subject? Why?

________ Diptych Design: Which pair of prints have been connected most elegantly as a diptych? How do they
connect?

________ Darkroom Skills: Which pair of prints demonstrates darkroom mastery? What is evident in the print
that shows these skillzzz?