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VISUAL ARTS | 2010-2011
CRITIQUE GUIDE: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM & POSITIVE FEEDBACK A critique is an oral or written discussion strategy used to analyze, describe, and interpret works of art. Critiques help students grow artistically and creatively. There are four main areas of a critique: Describe – Analyze – Interpret – Judge. DESCRIPTION Describe the work without using value words such as "beautiful" or "ugly.” Begin by describing the work itself – the title, the artist, the subject and the type of artwork. Think about when and where the work was created. Describe the elements of the work (i.e., line movement, light, space). Describe the technical qualities of the work (i.e., tools, materials, methods). Focus on the SUBJECT (the What?), the METHOD (the How?) and the CONTENT (the Why?). ANALYSIS Describe how the work is organized as a complete composition. How is the work constructed or planned (i.e., acts, movements, lines)? Identify some of the similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of lines, color schemes etc.). Identify some of the points of emphasis in the work (i.e., specific scene, figure, movement). If the work has subjects or characters, what are the relationships between or among them? INTERPRETATION Describe how the work makes you think or feel. Describe the expressive qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, ugly, funny)? Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)? How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies? JUDGMENT Present your opinion of the work's success or failure. What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure? Compare it with similar works that you think are good or bad. What criteria can you list to help others judge this work? How original is the work? Why do you feel this work is original or not original?
VISUAL ARTS | 2010-2011
SELF-EVALUATION: CHECKING FOR SUCCESS & AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT A self-evaluation is a way to critique your work, point out areas you found successful and identify areas that need improvement. Complete the grading rubrics below and be as honest as possible (your grade is not affected by what grade you give yourself, it is only affected that you put forth time and effort to complete this form).
PROJECT GRADE 5.0/A+ 4.4/B+ 3.9/C+ 3.4/D+ 1.0/F POINTS synthesis component subject – the what? – do you
have a clear subject defined? is this subject matter purposeful? does it represent something important to you? have you communicated this through images?
subject
matter is clear and has
meaning
subject matter has
some meaning
subject matter lacks meaning or lacks clarity
subject matter is confusing
subject matter is not emphasized
up to 5 pts
concept – the why? – did you show a message and/or clear purpose? did you show originality in your idea and create something interesting to draw in the viewer? is the viewer engaged and moved by the piece?
concept is original and creative, is
tied to studies
concept is creative but
lacks originality
concept is copied or mimicked
concept is plagiarized
there is no idea or
forethought
up to 5 pts
method – the how? – did you use techniques and methods learned in class to create a unique image through style, quality and content? does the method match the subject and concept?
in-class media studies &
techniques were used with great
skill
in-class media studies &
techniques show some
skill
media usage &
techniques are
mediocre and lacks
effort
media usage &
techniques are poor
and shows little effort
student did not follow directions
up to 5 pts
theory & skill – mastery – did you apply yourself? did you produce the strongest and most aesthetically pleasing work you could have created? this is an evaluation of overall effort, dedication, responsibility and the final outcome of the project.
mastered skills and
demonstrated effort above and beyond what was expected
used new skill-sets to
create strong work, and pushed oneself to
excel
average effort,
average outcomes
poor effort gave up or didn’t try
up to 5 pts
analysis & evaluation component communication –
interpretation – did you present your work to the class? did you showcase your skill and ideas? did you listen to feedback and internalize your peers’ suggestions? did you own your success and praise?
presentation
was professional
and impressive
presentation was
successful
presentation was
adequate
presentation was poor
presentation was
unprofessional & lacked
effort
up to 5 pts
self-evaluation – introspection – did you complete this SELF-EVALUATION form? again, did you take it seriously? did you fairly assess your effort and product? did you fairly asses overall project?
demonstrated
insight and critical thinking
demonstrated a good sense
of self-critique and
praise
could have spent more
time analyzing
and reflecting
did not take process seriously
lacked effort and showed disinterest in the process of
growth
up to 5 pts
TOTAL POINTS: