Assess ability to apply visual composition principles (rule of thirds, balance, focal point, leading lines, rhythm) and color theory (hue, value, saturation, temperature, harmonies, contrast) to critique paintings and propose concrete, actionable improvements. Tasks include identifying compositional and chromatic problems in sample works or scenarios, recommending specific adjustments (recomposition, value shifts, palette changes, contrast adjustments), and justifying those recommendations with perceptual and aesthetic reasoning suitable for classroom critique. Emphasis on practical application and accurate use of terminology.