Critical Analysis
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Critical Analysis is the process of inquiry associated with an individual�s
knowledge of the arts...
Sketchbooks should be worked in daily. A total of (20) SKETCHES are due
at the end of each nine (9)weeks. This number is adjusted based on the
quality of work and a nine (9) week independent project which is checked for
progress every two (2) weeks earning 25 points at for each evaluation of
progress on the work. Books are evaluated at mid term as a work
in progress. Sketch books are accessed for covering the four areas of
subject matter given at the start of each semester. At the end of the school
year and the last nine weeks subject matter becomes 50% of your grade.
To work independently towards mastering creative thinking skills by
exhibiting the ability to make aesthetic and production decisions.
...The student will work toward mastering the application of the elements of
art and the principles of design in advanced personal work and in evaluating
the works of other artist
...The student will have the option to work independently in a particular
area of study.
...The Advanced student will selectively study artist and periods of art as
a basis for developing independent work.
...The student will evaluate and finalize the work for portfolio inclusion,
exhibition and competition in preparation for options in career and college
scholarship opportunities.
Teaching Methods
1. Outline goals and objectives
2. INPUT (a variety of teaching methods may be used / (*) indicates
method(s)used)
LECTURE DEMONSTRATION* QUESTION/ANSWER* AUDIO-VISUAL DISCUSSION*
ILLUSTRATION CHALKBOARD EXPLANATION* READING REVIEW*
3. CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:
ORAL SIGNALS SILENT SIGNALS* WRITTEN SIGNALS* PARTICIPATION*
4. GUIDED PRATICE:
ART* INDIVIDUAL PRATICE* PROBLEM SOLVING* CLASS DISCUSSION
LIBRARY RESEACH* READING INTERNET In the field
5. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Art IV, SKETCHBOOKS CHECKING FOR PROGRESS (50 PTS.)Final
sketch book Due 4th week and end of nine weeks exam day.
6. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION:
STUDENT REPORT; Art History Due : Portfolio Review
7. EXAM DAYS...ART IV, ( )
8. PROJECT Class Work* Due: Completed ( )
All Outside Project Final check for 100 pts. Due : EXAM Day
OBSERVATION* RECITATION
9. QUIZ - DATE ( ) Art IV (none at this time)
10. FORMAL TEST - DATE RT IV, ( )
Art Criticism and Aesthetic Judgment
Words to learn:
Aesthetic judgment
Art criticism
Emotionalism
Formalism
Imitationalism
Art criticism __ the skill of judging a work of art.
The four steps, which must be taken in order
1. Description � what do I see? Give only the facts.
2. Analysis � how is a work organized? Still collecting fact (about the
elements.)
3. Interpretation � what is happening? / what is the artist trying to say?
Your feelings backed up by observation.
4. Judgment � What do you think of the work? How a work should be considered.
a. Imitationalism � art should imitate what we see in real life.
b. Formalism � the elements and principles are organized properly.
c. Emotionalism � art must speak to the viewer through her or his emotions.
Aesthetic judgment __ the judgment you use / it has to do with the reasons
why we find a work pleasing to humanity.
Judging functional objects __ use the four steps but for judgment, you must
consider how the object works when used.
Judging your own work __ the analysis step will probably be the most useful,
find out why your work either needs improvement or is a total success.
THIS IS YOUR YEAR...Twenty (20)WORKS PORTFOLIO QULITY MUTUALY AGREEDED UPON
BY STUDENT AND TEACHER EVALUATION
Internet Links
Occupational Outlook Artists and Related Work
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
Principles of Art
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_of_art
Other Resources