Critique
is taken from the Greek kritike tekhne, which means "the critical art“.
a formal word that typically refers to a careful judgment.
refers to the detailed analysis and assessment of something.
* Thought more than felt
*Concerned with the process of creating art
* Considered the artist’s technique
* More objective than subjective
Some of the ways of critiquing.
1. Taking note of the process of creation.
2. Paying attention to the kind art materials and the way they were used,
3. Considering the art technique that was applied
Criticism
refers to a sharp or severe disapproval of something, generally based on perceived faults or errors.
judging with disapproval. It is negative in nature.
* Felt more than thought
* Concerned with what is perceived through the senses
* Considered the artist as good or not good
* More subjective than objective
Some of the gauges used for criticizing.
1. Relying on feelings for evaluation,
2. Depending heavily on the visual appeal of the artwork,
3. Judging the finished product of the creation as either beautiful or ugly,
4. Nice or not nice
Critiquing Available Art Materials
In using available art materials, they have to undergo evaluation for them to be deemed really
useful. The usefulness of these art materials is dependent on certain factors. Each art material has to be
examined in certain ways.
basic considerations in critiquing available art materials
1. Availability - art material has to be obtainable, ready for use, at hand. the art material exists or is
physically present for the artist to use.
2. Accessibility - art material has to be within the artist’s reach, easily acquired without much effort
or difficulty for the artist. the quality of being acquired or used easily
3. Affordability - art material has to be within the financial capacity of the artist to be purchased or
bought.
Critiquing Appropriate Art Technique
Art Technique is the manner and ability by which an artist employs the technical skills of a particular
art. It is the means, process or methods of using art materials in a manner that the artist wants to
use in order to create an artwork. It is also important to assess art technique that is going to be used
in creating an artwork.
considerations in critiquing the appropriate art technique
1. Appropriateness - manner by which the artist is going to apply in creating an artwork should be
suited to the kind of art materials that will be used as well as suited to the kind of art technique.
2. Mastery - It is expected that the artist is skilled and highly knowledgeable of the art technique.
3. Practicality - Art technique should be functional and sensible for the objectives or purpose set by
the artist for the creation of the artwork. makes the art technique truly appropriate when it is
indeed useful for the artist and when it is understandably fit for the kind of art materials and for the
conceived artwork.
Production planning
all about creating a guide before starting a production, utilizes the resources that can be used later.
1. SUBJECT - According to Sandagan and Sayseng (2016), subject refers to anything that represented
in an artwork. can be an object, person scenery, colors and etc. even though subject can be the
center of an art some masterpiece do not have subjects.
TWO TYPES OF SUBJECT
a. Representational or Objective Arts. - This kind of subject has subject and it present stories,
images, representations, symbols, etc. Examples: Graphic arts, literature, sculpture, painting,
and theater arts.
b. Non-Representational or Non-Objective Arts. - This kind of art work has no subject. It attract
straight through the senses. Examples: Musical arrangement, architecture, weaving and other
functional art
2. MEDIUM - refers to the materials used in an artwork. It is the instrument of every artist to convey
message in an artistic manner.
3. FORM - refers to the physical characteristics of an art. It is about the utilization of the elements of
art such as line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture.
4. METHODS - Refers to the framework of the production. It provides the skeletal plan that will
serves as the guide for the whole production.
a. Objectives or goals - are the expected output or result of the production. Objectives must be
SMART; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time bound.
b. Title or name of Production - Refers to the name of productions. The name of the production
should be the one to catch the audience’s attention.
c. Target Audience - Refers to the group that is the primary target of the production.
d. Procedures - Are the activities that need to be done.
e. Venue or Platform - Refers to the space you will use to execute your production. It can be
physical space or an online platform.
f. Date of Implementation or Target date of Finish - is the expected of production’s launching
date.
5. RESOURCES - Refer to materials, manpower, machineries, and financial considerations.
a. MATERIALS - Refers to the artwork presented on a production such as the script on a drama,
music and lyrics, or choreography. the center of the production that consist the concept that is
expressed through art.
b. MANPOWER - Refers to the team of people assigned to a specific role.
c. MACHINE - Refers to the mediums, machinery, tools, or equipment to be used in a production. On
a theater production machines are the physical materials such as stage lighting, sound systems, or
any technical medium. It can be the director, producers, choreographers, dancers, artist, or crew.
Because of them the whole process of creating the production can be fun and it will be easier to
accomplish.
c. FINANCIAL - A lot of time in pre-production stage is ideally allotted to fundraising. You may raise
funds through selling things or through finding sponsors who believe in your production’s vision.
