giving helpful feedback about someone’s work, highlighting what is good and suggesting ways to improve

to notice, see, or become aware of something through your senses or thoughts

giving helpful and positive advice that can help improve someone’s work or skills

Evaluate artwork

Art and design

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

Building a collaborative still life

Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material

Effective annotation: supporting each other to record the process

Analysing the work of artists and designers who work collaboratively

Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work

Analysing the work of artists and designers: key elements

Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Review developed ideas: trials and experiments

Personal response: first-hand resources

Personal response: plan a response

Personal response: reflect and refine the response

Preparing to make a response under timed conditions

Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process

Evaluate use of materials and techniques

Presenting artwork

This unit introduces collaborative working methods, even when assessed individually. Pupils will work together to respond to a theme, creating first-hand sources, then respond individually. They’ll learn to contribute to larger projects while maintaining their own identity.

Second sustained project: working from a theme changing perspectives

a structured opportunity to share, discuss and give feedback on work

A good crit means everyone must agree with each other’s opinions.

enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills

guaranteed artistic success and recognition

improved ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Which of the following are benefits of taking part in a group crit?

drawing the viewer’s attention to one area

Match the principle of art to its meaning.

Which of the following is **not** a good way to approach a group critique?

What are some good opening words for asking questions in a crit?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment