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Re: Yes! Criticism in the artroom.

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Maahmaah (Maahmaah)
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:29:32 EST

In a message dated 98-03-31 12:17:32 EST, astroboy writes:

<< Highschool I probably wouldn't like it either because it is judging
others work. I wouldn't mind having a class discussion on Critiqing
or possibly introducing it in the senior year. I think it depends on the
program and age you are in. >>

When I went to highschool the artroom was my second home. We NEVER critiqued.
Then I went on to college and felt the sting of not being able to verbalize
what I or others were doing. I was at a real disadvantage! It was a hard and
mostly painful uphill battle to learn this in college! I think it is a big
mistake not to teach and hold critiques throughout all the highschool years.
I am not talking about holding college type critiques--but more like 'how to
use basic visual vocabulary' , making students aware of visual clues and how
to verbalize them.

-Lee