Written Critique and Feedback are Critical
Written Critique and Feedback are Critical
In the rush of day to day teaching, critique is something I use to dread. I wanted to spend my time creating and moving on to the next exciting project. I didn’t want to “waste” my time writing and ruminating over my artwork. It wasn’t “fun.”
But “Artwork” is a 2 part word, and critique is an essential part of the “work.” It can be formal, informal, deep, or quick. If you are doing a 1-day exploration, a 1 sentence reflection may be all that is warranted. Perhaps on a sticky-note as they exit your room and mentioned at the beginning of the next class.
If an exploration takes 3 weeks of time, then a mid-project reflection and a vigorous critique may be the best way to end a unit that has taken so much valuable time. As a teacher, I have been inspired by some critiques to explore new assignments. I can see what students have understood or missed. Their critiques can be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on my lessons. Am I still creating relevant content, or is it time to rework some lessons and jazz them up?
Below is a PDF you may download and use with your students. (Please do not remove the attribution.) They are taken from the pages of my book, The Workbook For Art Teachers which you can find HERE on Amazon. A student edition can be found HERE. My advanced workbook can be found HERE.
- Literacy is important in all subjects
- Reflection empowers the artist
- It allows students to learn from each other
- It illuminates success and reveals weaknesses
- It is a real-world career-based skill
In the rush of day to day teaching, critique is something I use to dread. I wanted to spend my time creating and moving on to the next exciting project. I didn’t want to “waste” my time writing and ruminating over my artwork. It wasn’t “fun.”
But “Artwork” is a 2 part word, and critique is an essential part of the “work.” It can be formal, informal, deep, or quick. If you are doing a 1-day exploration, a 1 sentence reflection may be all that is warranted. Perhaps on a sticky-note as they exit your room and mentioned at the beginning of the next class.
If an exploration takes 3 weeks of time, then a mid-project reflection and a vigorous critique may be the best way to end a unit that has taken so much valuable time. As a teacher, I have been inspired by some critiques to explore new assignments. I can see what students have understood or missed. Their critiques can be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on my lessons. Am I still creating relevant content, or is it time to rework some lessons and jazz them up?
Below is a PDF you may download and use with your students. (Please do not remove the attribution.) They are taken from the pages of my book, The Workbook For Art Teachers which you can find HERE on Amazon. A student edition can be found HERE. My advanced workbook can be found HERE.
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