A critical review describes and analyses an experimental design or number of works by an experimental designer. Critical reviews carefully describe and analyse a design or designs with evidence. Analysing experimental design/s requires you to look closely at the design/s, read statements made about the design/s and design-process by the designer, and to also read reviews of the design/designs/designer published in professional and scholarly publications. You will organise a work-in-progress account of the critical review in a 6-minute audiovisual presentation. This task develops skills in describing and analysing design and justifying your analysis with evidence.
The Structure of the Audiovisual Presentation of the Critical Review
1.Succinct description of the selected experimental design/s
• What are the elements of the design/designs and how do they relate to each other?
• What makes it unique/interesting/experimental?
2. What is the purpose of the work and designer’s aim?
• What has the designer said about the work?
3. What is the historical, geographical and social context of the design/s?
• What is the date and duration of the design/s?
• Where was the work developed?
• Who is the audience/end-user of the design/s?
4. What have other people said about the design/s?
• Has the work been referred to in professional and/or scholarly publications?
• What did they say, and with what evidence?
5. What is my evaluation of the design/s?
• and what is my evidence for this evaluation?
