Presenting a Critique & Peer Feedback Angie Parkinson Learning Support Officer

Considering your Audience Who are they? (assessors? peers? the artwork author?) And how many? What do they already know about the artwork? What will interest them? Are you looking for feedback?

Selecting Content Generate ideas by brainstorming’ Decide on which ideas to include Avoid spending so much time in research that you have no time to make an interesting presentation.

Organising Structure Overview (of content and order of presentation) Regular Sign-posting Opening attention-grab (a pertinent quote – or a question) Conclusion: tell ‘em what you told ‘em Closing attention-grab (quote/question) Ask for questions (have back-up info to counter hostile questions)

Using your Visual Aid Don’t obscure the audience’s view Use index cards to make brief notes (esp of dates / names / main points) Interact with the aid by pointing etc, to help the audience focus on what is said When is the best time to issue handouts?

If you need to use a Script A good script has: Short sentences Plenty of examples Lots of repetition Clear linking statements (eg ‘Next’, ‘Another is’) If your presentation is based on your essay, you must rewrite it as a script.

Rehearsing your Presentation -1 Rehearsal is essential to assess : your time-keeping, that the visual aid can be seen, your voice projection, pace of speech, logical order of content, ‘speakability’ of the script body language

Rehearsing your Presentation -2 Reduce your script to notes on cards Rehearse in the venue (or visit it and check out the equipment) Time your presentation Ask friends to watch & provide feedback Ensure that all the equipment you need is available and accessible.

Delivering your Presentation Voice Volume (get a friend to sit at the back & signal) Pace - Speak slower than conversation Tone (Talk – Don’t read!) Interacting with the audience Ask a question at the start: ask for a show of hands Answer questions later Use of appropriate humour Body Language Eye contact Gestures Posture / stance

‘Critical Performance’ Approach Describe the work (as if over the phone) artist/ title/ location? First impressions? Analysis - How are the elements & principles used? Use technical vocabulary. Interpretation What is the artist trying to say? What grabs your attention? Evaluation (or Judgement)What do I think about this work? Do I like it? Why(not)?

Be an effective group member Listen to other students Be encouraging and supportive Build on other people’s ideas Help the flow (Contribute, but don’t dominate) If you disagree, ask a question If you are wrong, admit your mistake

Dealing with Issues Emotions arising from strong opinions Emotions arising from group problems Imbalances in group interaction (Chair’s role) Unfair treatment ?