Embedded Criteria

Embedded Criteria are criteria, aka guidelines to follow, that are present inside ones work of art. For example, if I were to do a performance piece, my 'embedded criteria' could be specific rules governing what actions or movements I make. In a traditional art piece, they might be boundaries or limits as to what u can create visually and aesthetically. Embedded criteria can help to guide a piece towards having a sense of unity (or disjointedness, if thats what one wants.) Without any embedded criteria, a piece of art can seem to have no direction.

3 things i learned in class:
1. Techniques for conducting research for my project
2. The concept of an art piece can be just as important as its form
3. Having a personal connection with a piece will generally improve its overall quality