CRITS: A Student Manual

by Terry Barrett

CRITS: A Student Manual is a practical guide to help art and design students obtain maximum benefits from the most common method of teaching these subjects in college: the studio critique. CRITS positions studio critiques as positive, productive, and inspirational means to foster development – not occasions to be feared. It explains the requisite skills, knowledge, and attitudes for meaningful and motivational participation in critiques. CRITS teaches students the hows and whys of critiques so that they can gain enriching benefits from their instructors and peers during and after critiques.

Renowned author Terry Barrett informs, guides, and reassures students on the potential value of studio critiques. Filled with real-life examples of what works well, and what doesn't, Barrett provides readers with the tools to see crits as opportunities to participate, observe, reflect, and develop – improving art and design engagement at all levels.

Genres: Art

208 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2018

About the author

Terry Berret is a Professor of Art Education, with a joint appointment in the Department of Art, at the Ohio State University, where he is the recipient of a distinguished teaching award for courses in criticism and aesthetics within education. The author of numerous works on art criticism, he is an art critic in education for the Ohio Arts Council, consults museum education departments, juries exhibitions, and conducts workshops on studio critiques and writing.

Reviews

[Vinicius Lima · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s definitely a student guided book but an early teacher/professor/TA can use it to find ways to facilitate critiques in the classroom. I found the first chapters of the book much more interesting as it reported experiences on the student and instructor side. I wish there were a more defined arc between the two. It jumped directly to the methods section. And it ended with the artist statement chapter.

[Gin · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's definitely a book to have on your desk if you're an art student. It is great to take notes, understand critique and criticism, build up your critical eye, and be known to give good feedback. I keep coming back to it. Great for consultation during your art studies.

[Aranza Herce · Rating 3 out of 5]

☼ Ideal for students or teachers who want to structure critique in art or design. A good book if you already understand art or design in general but want to learn how to give more thoughtful, structured feedback. It breaks down formulas, includes glossaries, and even offers group dynamics and critique exercises for classroom use.

[Gülşah · Rating 1 out of 5]

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