The Rationale (RA for SL / SRA for HL) is a concise text accompanying the student’s body of resolved artworks. It provides insight into the conceptual intentions, technical and stylistic choices, and coherence of the selected works. A strong rationale clearly justifies selection choices, connects works through themes, and explains how artistic intent evolved.
This card provides structured guidance, including practical strategies, sentence starters, and an exemplar.
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