Art, Drama and Music Professor how-to

How to Lead a Studio Art Critique

Good critiques grow artists.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good critiques grow artists. In short: set; have; ask, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Set ground rules.

  2. Have the artist describe intent.

  3. Ask peers for observations.

  4. Discuss strengths.

  5. Suggest directions.

  6. Summarize next steps.

Safety reminders for art, drama and music professors

  • Follow studio and shop safety
  • Use safe theater rigging
  • Protect hearing in music rooms
  • Protect student privacy

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