contradict & juxtapose name_____________________#_____

final print evaluation

Directions: Self-evaluate and score yourself for each category. During the critique, choose two categories to
write comments that were discussed about your work, or comments that you’d like to ask but didn’t. Use complete
sentences!

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_______/_______(25 points) Objective
o I have created two photographic works that demonstrate a contradiction and/or juxtaposition through considered
use of a diptych, or by finding this concept within one picture.
o I have considered my subject matter carefully when creating this contradiction and/or juxtaposition, and my works
convey this concept clearly.
o I have used only high-quality, well-exposed negatives to create each of my works.
Comments:

_______/_______(25 points) Design

o I have employed the principles of composition, (using the edges of the frame, leading line, contrast, pattern, rule of
thirds, light & shadow, etc.) for emphasizing or clarifying the contradiction/juxtaposition in my final prints.
o Each of my final prints are at least 8x10” or larger.
o I have considered the size and placement of my subject matter when using the diptych composition strategy in order
to more clearly unify my photos together as one work.

Comments:

_______/_______(25 points) Darkroom Skills & Techniques

o I have effectively focused and printed each of my pictures using appropriate exposure times and aperture settings.
o My final prints demonstrate effective exposure techniques, each have a wide range of values, sharp detail, and
demonstrate creation and analysis of a test strip.
o I have used additional techniques such as using filters or dodging/burning when necessary to create the highest
quality prints.
o I have demonstrated effective use of all darkroom chemistry and processes when making each of my prints.
o I have cleaned and carefully loaded each of my negatives into the enlarger before making my final prints.

Comments:

_______/_______(25 points) Presentation & Craftsmanship

o Each of my prints demonstrates care and craftsmanship in its creation. I have used only high quality negatives from
which to make these prints.
o I have avoided any unwanted marks, chemical stains, scratches, dust, or other distracting elements when making my
final prints.
o I have carefully trimmed each of my final prints to have clean, straight edges.
o I have effectively matted each of my final prints by carefully matting them onto contrasting black or white matte
board. When using the diptych, I have matted the prints together to unify their final presentation.

Comments:

_______/_______(100 points) TOTAL

Closing Questions (10 points)
Directions: Respond to each of the questions using complete sentences and complete thoughts.

1) Briefly explain the contradiction or juxtaposition you are trying to express through each of your works. Identify how
you use compositional techniques to emphasize this contradiction/juxtaposition.

2) Did you enjoy this shooting assignment, why or why not?

3) Do you feel your final works are successful in communicating a contradiction/juxtaposition? Why or why not? If not,
explain how you could clarify this concept even more in your work.

Group Critique (10 points)

Directions: Select a work that best demonstrates each category, then explain why by using complete sentences and
complete thoughts.

______ Best Contradiction/Juxtaposition

Select a work that you feel solves this problem in the most unique or interesting way, then explain why:

______ Use of Composition to Emphasize Concept

Select a work that you feel best employs a principle of composition or design to most clearly emphasize this idea or concept,
then explain how:

______ Degree of Difficulty Select a work that you feel tackled this problem in an especially challenging way, then
explain how: