FORM: Session 2 Feedback

Overall the amount of work produced for the session was commendable and the studio as a whole demonstrated the ability to come to the session on time with completed work. A couple persons arrived late or pinned up late and it is the responsibility of everyone else to encourage them to complete and pin up on time. Remember it is the work of the class that is being pinned up and when one is late, the class is late!

Progress
In an attempt to inform students about their status as the exercises/project progress, we will be informing you of the level of achievement after the interim presentation. We will respond with a "level" classification. The definitions are below:
Level 1 - This means the work presented/pinned up and shown in the sketch book is "behind the pace" of the studio. You may not have spent the requisite amount of time on the exercise or you haven't understood what is required of you. You will need to do a considerable amount of work to catch up in order to produce acceptable or fair work. If there is something you are not sure of or need help with, ASK!
Level 2 - This means the work presented/pinned up and shown in the sketch book is on track and on pace with the objectives of the studio. You will have spent the requisite amount of time on the exercise and/or you have a fair understanding of the task. Any slacking off or side adventures could seriously derail your initial efforts and produce work that is fair to poor. "Consolidating" or strengthening your position will garner good results. If there are any issues or directions that you want to tackle, ensure that your tutor is "on board" and aware of your efforts.
Level 3 - This means the work presented/pinned up and shown in the sketch book is ahead of where it should be with the objectives of the studio. You will have spent the requisite (or more than) amount of time on the exercise and/or you have a very good understanding of the task and the learning objectives. "Consolidating" or strengthening your position will garner very good results. There is opportunity for experimentation and focus without detrimentally affecting good output. Your tutor must be consulted & kept on board, if only to be aware of the progress of the work.

Presentation

• Names need to be placed on the FRONT of sheets at all times. You can use pencil but for a better solution; integrate it with the layout (make it a part of the presentation).
• Stick to the paper size specified. (and the amount requested)
• Use consistent, easy-to-read, printed (not cursive) text.
• Organise drawing elements on the sheet using good layout strategy - consider white space; align related elements; maintain consistent sizes; place text appropriately;
• There should an element of cohesion in the presentation of each tutorial unit. Try to agree on sheet orientation or color etc. We should be able to differentiate between groups at first glance.
  

Craftsmanship

• While we applaud the number of models, there must be some comment on craftsmanship. Make sure planes are oriented correctly (and not "lean"); corners meet accurately; material is cut cleanly; Forms are fully formed (no open ends);
• It is expected that lessons that were learnt in first year is applied in this studio. Bad line work is unacceptable. Make sure you that you observe spatial & planar hierarchy of lines; lines are continuous; drawings are clear;
• You should be using the interim review as opportunity to experiment with your media choice.

Process

• On the whole the studio took the process seriously and came up with good results. When communicating the process however ensure that the start, middle and end are shown. (not the final form alone as seen in some cases)

Comments, questions and feedback will be welcomed.