Unit 21: Critique
This unit introduces students to various theories of criticism before establishing some of their own criteria for evaluation and participating in critique. After their work has been critiqued, they then respond to the feedback in their digital journal.
VA:Cr3.1.HSI Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
VA:Re8.1.HSI Interpret an artwork or collection of works, supported by relevant and sufficient evidence found in the work and its various contexts.
VA:Re9.1.HSI Establish relevant criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or collection of works.
Theories of Criticism
The link on slide 2 is Chapter 2 of an Art Talk textbook. If at some point that link no longer works, replace it with a chapter on aesthetics and criticism from your school's text or a website. Be sure to check the quiz for consistency if you replace the text.
Implementation Notes:
Create a copy of the the slides
Create a copy of Aesthetics Quiz
Check link on slide 2
Link Aesthetics Quiz on slide 2
Add translation link ( i )
Import slides into LMS
Evaluation criteria
Implementation Notes:
Create a copy of the the slides
Create a copy of Criteria for Evaluating Art handout
Link Criteria for Evaluating Art to slide 5 with forced copy
Add translation link ( i )
Import slides into LMS
Critique
You'll need to print two copies of the Critique Form for each student participating in Critique if you choose to follow this lesson. You can undoubtedly hold critique however you'd like, but this critique allows for the students to be self-paced, it provides a review of interpretation that was learned in Unit 18, and is not as stressful for students who don't like to share their work in front of class.
That being said, even if you follow this lesson, there are several different ways to handle the actual logistics of students putting their work up for critique and choosing an artwork to provide feedback on. I have mine hang theirs on a wall, but if you don't have room for that, they could paperclip them to their critique forms and put them in a basket. You could also set up a shared Google Slide Presentation for students to add their work to if you'd like to keep things digital. Regardless, make sure all the slides give instructions based on the procedure you choose.
Implementation Notes:
Create a copy of the the slides
Print 2 copies of the Critique Form for each student
Add translation link ( i )
Import slides into LMS
Responding to Critique
Implementation Notes:
Create a copy of the the slides
Add translation link ( i )
Import slides into LMS
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