Terry Rosenberg in his recent article ‘Designs on Critical Practice?’ from the Reflections on Creativity Conference held at the University of Dundee provides an accessible framework to consider as part of formulating and contextualising critical practice. Quote, p 12:

1. Critical engagement (stimulus): with the world and its
discourses as active ground for practice.

2. Critical process: considering critical reflexes in practice and
critical reflection in and on practice (à la Schön).

3. Critical re-engagement (reception): delivered in the critical
programme of the practice (what it means and what it influences and
how it is used/consumed).

One must appreciate that these slices overlap each other in practice.

Terry Rosenberg, Designs on Critical Practice?’ Reflections on Creativity: Exploring the Role of Theory in Creative Practices, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, 2006