1. Studio Critiques

3.  Understanding of Fundamentals
 Familiarity with basic art-making skills is required.
 Includes craftsmanship –Take it seriously.
 Understanding of Materials/Media
 Experimenting with materials is encouraged.
 Be open to new materials and processes.

4.  Knowledge of Art History
 Includes Contemporary
Artists
 Development of
Vocabulary
 Being able to articulate
your concept(s) shows
growth and sophistication.

5.  Participation
 Learn to talk about your work
 Talk to others about their work
 Talk about works of art, in general.
 Write down your thoughts before the critique
date.
“Occasionally someone will say something out of the
blue that’s really interesting, and everyone will fall quiet
for a moment thinking about it.This is the art of
conversation.”
-James Elkin

6.  Objective of Assignment
 Understanding of Form, Content, Materials, etc.
 Expectations of Critique & Professor
 There are no official rules or guidelines for art
critiques, but there are a variety of approaches.
 Individual critique “time” will likely be uneven.

7.  PersonalWork
 Be prepared for
questions.
 Don’t take it personally.
“A student’s purpose in a
critique is to increase her own
understanding of what she
has made, to achieve some
distance from it.”
-James Elkins

8.  Means to an End
 Typically, a critique is meant to provide
input from your professor and peers on the
development of your assignment/project.
 Professors will expect you to take in the
feedback and finalize work post-critique.

9.  Critiques can be Confusing.
 Stay on track.
 Speak with purpose.
 Critiques are an Opportunity.
 Build Confidence.
 Build Skill.
 BuildYour Portfolio.
 Build a Network of Support.