You learn how to listen to criticism, to take a setback, be resilient, rebound. You learn how to look at other people s work and think about intent. You can assess how successful the artist was in achieving what he or she set out to do. You are included. By the time four years are over, you ll be able not only to do your work but present it, communicate it, defend it.
Critiques are great because they can be really helpful.
That s really different about art school. Nobody else puts their homework up in front of everybody so they can point at it and say what s wrong or right about it, and you can t take it personally. At the same time, you ll learn that designers and artists have obligations. Millions of people, literally, may see your work or use it. Your creations will influence how they see the world, what they believe, the shape of their fantasies, even dreams.