Critique

Review: Requirements and assessment


STEP #1

(Thursday, 02/19)

Initial Reaction

Class comment on what they see and how they like it.



STEP #2

(Due by Tuesday, 02/23)

Peer-to-Peer Critism

Each artist/designer is required to critique 3 other classmates works. 

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Formal Analysis 

Carefully and insightfully analyzes which of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design most strongly captures your attention when viewing this image. Describes how or why. 

Interpretation 

Interpret what is happening. This is more than storytelling. As in literature, you need to interpret the visual data given. You need to find the metaphor or allegory in the work. What is the artist trying to communicate? Use your intelligence, imagination and courage to explain and tell the meaning of the work. This is based on the facts you have observed and your own life experiences. You can express your feelings, but they must be backed up by the observations you have made about the work. 

Judgement 

Judge what you think of the work. Does the work hold together visually? Does it communicate with the viewer? Judge whether the work succeeds or fails. You need to know why you feel the way you do. Be honest with yourself. Give your opinion backed by the three steps above. 

Three Theories of Judging Art

•   Imitationalism

 -Some people believe that art should imitate what we see in the real world.

•  Formalism

 – Some people believe that the most important part of a work is in the use of the principles of design and the elements of art. A work is successful if the texture, color, lines, etc. are organized properly.

•  Emotionalism

 – Some people believe that the most important part of the work is the mood the artist communicates.

STEP #3 
(Due Tuesday, 02/23)

Artist's Comments

Each artist/designer will present their blog to the class. 

The following information must be included on your blog:

• Who are you: name, major
• Why did you choose this project?
• How much time did it take?
• How much did it cost?
• What was the biggest challenge?
• If you had it to do over, what would you do differently?