Let's Talk about Critique

This book explores the tradition of critiquein art and design education. It examineshow critique, as a signature pedagogy inthe field, has evolved, how it falls short,and what else it can be. Current practicesare contextualized and suggestions aremade for ways to have more open,inclusive and dynamic classroomconversations about art and design.Included is a discussion of the history ofcritique, grounding current practice in thediscipline's history, the field of education,and characteristics of contemporarystudents. The book is designed to be useful, withan array of critique methods, written byexperienced arts educators. Each oneguides the reader through a method,describing "why you might do it this way"and "for what group, purpose, or type ofassignment". The text explores what theart critique is, and what it can be, offeringpractical, updated approaches for facultyand students seeking more educationallybeneficial and nuanced critique