PA High School Computer Fair
Graphic Design Scoring Guidelines

 

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Content
All sources of information are properly and clearly credited. There is excellent evidence of student learning and effort. The goals of the project have been exceeded. There may be some question about the sources, some information, pictures, graphics or other content. There is substantial evidence of student learning and effort. The goals of the project are clearly met. Citation of sources needs improvement. There is adequate evidence of student learning and effort. The goals of the project have been partially met. No citations are given. There is little evidence of student learning and effort. The goals of the project have not been met. Content Score is:
Conventions Clear, concise, well-written, no spelling or grammatical errors. Few syntax, spelling or grammatical errors. Moderate amount of spelling, syntax, and/or grammatical errors. Many spelling, syntax and grammatical errors. Conventions Score is:
Layout /Design There is unity and consistency among text and graphic elements. Text and graphic elements are arranged to create an organized "white space". There is adequate unity but some inconsistency among text and graphic elements. Text and graphic elements are arranged but lack appropriate "white space" appearing cluttered. Project has text and graphics however they lack or have too much "white space". There is little unity and consistency among text and graphic elements. Project lacks text or graphics with no organized "white space". There is no unity or consistency among text and graphic elements. Layout/
Design Score Is:
Technical Elements The project manipulates material to create an original product. The project demonstrates the benefits of using technology in the creative process. The project manipulates material using technology but the product lacks originality. The project uses material with minimal manipulation. Although technology is needed, an original product is not produced. The project does not reflect technical manipulation. It could be completed without technology. Technical Elements Score Is:
Appearance The overall appearance of the pages are pleasing. Titles, text, colors and graphics are exemplary. The project is attractive and stimulates viewer interest. Overall graphic balance and organization of the pages are acceptable. There is an appropriate balance of easy to read titles, text, colors and graphics. The project is attractive but promotes limited viewer interest. Colors, backgrounds and/or text are not used effectively, but the pages are readable. Icons and other graphical elements don't seem to serve any useful purpose other than for decoration. The project is unattractive or distracting. The colors or background are too busy which make the text hard to read. There are few icons or graphical elements. The project is unattractive and distracting. Appearance Score Is:

Developed by Chester County Intermediate Unit       Revised 9/8/2003                                                 Total Score _________