Starter: Write a focusing question for your project tune that your group could give you feedback on.
PROJECT TUNE CRITIQUE
In groups of 3, follow the steps to “tune” each other’s’ project ideas/draft. Spend around 20 or so minutes on each, give or take. Be authentic, specific, helpful, and kind. #goldenrule #ospreysrule
Step 1: Presenter shares project and focusing question (3-5 minutes)
PRESENTER: Describe your project idea and/or share whatever work you have done on it. Share the perspective you are trying to convey with your project. Share struggles and a focusing question for the group.
TUNERS: Listen and think of questions you may have about the project
Step 2. Clarifying Questions (2-3 minutes)
TUNERS: Ask clarifying questions to better understand the project idea and where the presenter wants to take it, that is, to gain clarity. These questions are to get information about the concrete details of the project. They are matter of fact, and should not delve into deeper issues.
Examples:
- What materials will you need?
- Will you write that in free verse or another form?
- Will you need permission for that?
PRESENTERS: Answer the questions. Verbally process the details. Take notes as needed.
Step 3. Probing Questions (5-7 minutes)
TUNERS: Ask probing questions that help the presenter process the potentials and possibilities of his or her project ideas. The purpose of probing questions is NOT to give suggestions, but to help the presenter think more deeply about their project and what they are trying to do with it. Probing questions should be big open-ended questions (think: seminar questions). Write these questions on post-its and hand them to the presenter as you ask them. Every group member must contribute at least one probing question. More are encouraged.
Examples:
- What emotional tone are you trying to create with your art? How do you hope your audience will respond to your piece?
- How can you use community resources and contacts to help you achieve your goals?
- How could you build more philosophical perspective into the idea?
PRESENTERS: Answer the questions OR don’t. Verbally process the details OR just think about them. Take notes as needed.
Step 4. Participant Discussion (5-7 minutes)
ALL: Have an open discussion about the project and share ideas. Address the focusing question and help the presenter get unstuck or figure out his or her direction. Be thoughtful and intellectual Ospreys. Presenter should take notes as need.
Step 5. Rotate and repeat