Annotation Strategies

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Annotations in IB Visual Arts should demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, and reflection, rather than simply labelling or journaling. Students often fall into the trap of describing what they see or what they did without analysing why choices were made and how they connect to their artistic inquiry.

This card provides strategies for writing effective annotations that enhance conceptual depth.

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