Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Week 1 Discussion


How to Accept Criticism with Grace? 

The following article was written by a photographer and artist. What better way to start off the term then by reading this articulate (and funny) article on how to accept criticism. Please review and then post your own comments on what you learned and how you deal with criticism. Comment on what role you believe peer critiques have in your education.




(http://www.theblazingcenter.com/2012/03/how-to-receive-criticism-part-1.html )

(http://lissarankin.com/10-tips-for-receiving-criticism-with-grace )
 

    Also discuss how your Get to Know Your Camera assignment is coming along. Share your progress.

16 comments:

  1. Hello class. Welcome to the March Term of 2014 at CHL.

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  3. The best way to accept criticism is to ask for honest opinions. to be more specific ask your critics to be blunt.

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  4. By reading these articles I have learned that criticism from a liable person ( of a knowledgeable background) is not to personally offend you, Its to help you.
    Also i have taken note that you have to be open to receive useful criticism.
    those who are looking from an outside prospective have more of an ability to see what you cant.

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  5. To be able to accept criticism with grace you must have a "thick skin" and know that the critique is not personal but is meant to help build your skills and develop you as a better designer.

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  6. since i was a child , i learned very early to take the opinons of others and use it as tool for growth. then, later on ;i read in high school , some words from William Shakespeare,that " much truth is said in jest!" . Meaning; people will say mean or overly critical things,jokingly but really are adamant about their statement.

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    1. Howard, that was very well stated. the Shakespeare quote i can use in future discussion with my peers.

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  7. I've learned that "beating yourself up when one gives criticism only leads to shaming yourself. Only we can improve gradually; furthermore, if the criticizer gives you the truth, acknowledge it (Rankin, 2014)." I also learned that "regardless of poor or inaccurate criticism, there is always some truth (Altrogge, 2014)." I've basically learned not to take criticism too seriously because it is almost as if one's opinion matters. We have to be open-minded and consider those thoughts as a way to explore different views, whether working on an expansive project or a simple essay.

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  8. In my opinion the way to accept criticism is to not be apprehensive about giving it and receiving it. The way I receive criticism is that I always listening to what is being said and try to build on those remarks, so I can create and proceed to completing a job or task more efficient.It is also difficult to accept criticism because one person might take it as an attack on them from your part but they can also give you a thanks because you opened their mind to thinking outside of the box from where they were focusing on. Overall criticism allows us to become more efficient at doing jobs that will be enjoyed by others and or oneself.

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