As a group we hope to develop our work through creation, presentation, critique and response. We are developing our own set of terms in which to critique each others work effectively. We have come up with three areas/terms.
Theoretical concept
The idea behind the work, is it developed and thought through? Is there anything we can offer the artist in terms of development of their theoretical idea. Any readings that would be helpful? Any artists who work on a similar idea worth looking at? Can we tease out the idea further as a group?
Aesthetics/Design communication
Does the work communicate the idea? How does it do this? What other ideas might be visible that are not being considered or recognized? Do we 'get it'? How can the work be developed to better communicate the idea? What's working and what's not. Reading the work.
Physical/Technical
Are the materials used appropriate? Size? Scale? Construction? Texture? Are there any technical difficulties that need to be worked through? Can we offer technical advice/assistance to help improve the work?
What do we all think of these terms?
Here is another set of terms for critique
What do we all think of these terms?
Here is another set of terms for critique
1. Brief analysis (analyse intent, determine requirements) | Analyse, interpret, and expand a given brief, critically engaging with different life-worlds, professional rules and standards, and theory/practice relationships. |
2. Research (investigate precedent and establish context) | Independently research precedent and context of a brief, considering the relevance of theoretical perspectives on different levels of complexity. |
3. Concept Formation (explore possibilities within conceptual frameworks) | Develop a varied and pertinent range of conceptual responses to the brief, creatively drawing on precedents from design and other fields and incorporating theoretical perspectives. |
4. Design Development (analyse and evaluate own concept formations; synthesise possibilities and focus and develop work) | Employ a range of appropriate analytical/critical methods to evaluate and revise own work; sustain, focus and develop design within appropriate conceptual frameworks. |
5. Design Communication (visually, verbally and otherwise communicate concepts and design development to self and others) | Present concepts and outcomes of design development in imaginative, coherent, and appropriate ways. |
6. Design Professionalism (be conversant with professional expertise and practice in a professional manner) | Pertinently manage own work processes; demonstrate understanding of professional procedures and standards; seamlessly sustain commitment and professional and ethical responsibility. |
