During this weeks tutorial we went into groups of four to analyse each others self portrait media pieces.  We were given criticism hats that were characterised by colours.  Each colour restricted the type of feedback given as follows.

Yellow hat – What were the things that worked in the project and what did they like about it.

Red hat – How did the project affected you on a personal level.

Black hat – What were the things that didn’t work in the project.

Green hat – What aspects can be improved or what alternatives can be implied.

I thought this hat concept was an effective exercise to help get constructive feedback on the projects.  But I  have to say that the dreaded black hat was the hardest to wear.  It is always so much easier to compliment people’s work rather than criticizing it.  I would definitely look at using this hat method if working in collaboration with other people.