r/ArtFundamentals • u/Think-Necessary5136 • 4d ago

Can you move through draw-a-box withnout critique?

Can you move through draw-a-box without critique, or is that against the rules? Is it a rule that you have to get critique or is it more of a strong recommendation?

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u/Uncomfortable 4d ago

The course material is provided free of charge, free of barriers or requirements. It's all there for you to use, and so no one is going to stop you from using it without seeing external feedback.

That said, it is not in any way a good idea to intentionally avoid receiving feedback on your work. Students may be able to see when things are wrong, but they are not equipped to distinguish between issues that are entirely normal and expected (of which there are many), and those that suggest a misunderstanding of the material. That is why we have gone to great lengths to provide multiple avenues for feedback, and have invested heavily in nurturing a community that can provide it for free.

While it's one thing to end up waiting a while without getting feedback and ultimately deciding to continue forwards (which certainly happens, given that free community feedback is based on people volunteering their time), avoiding it outright from the get-go is another entirely, and speaks more to avoiding the kind of vulnerability that plays an important role in learning.

At the end of the day however, it is your choice.

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u/Fallen_Saiyan 4d ago

The legend himself has appeared. Thanks for all your work.

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u/Think-Necessary5136 3d ago

Follow-up question.

If you decide to move forward without receiving feedback on a previous lesson or challenge, how far should/could you go while waiting for feedback on the previous homework?

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u/BradleyFlexington 3d ago

You shouldn't moved forward without feedback at all, but you can go as far as you please.