What Should Students Write? 

• Add a title of the task or project or techniques 

• What did I do? 

• "I created a snowman and star design inspired by Chirstmas" 

• Why did I do it? 

• "I used bold colours to attract a audience" 

• What you learnt

• If the study was successful, why/why not

• What can I improve 

• "Next time, I would refine the porportions to make it more realistic" 

• What further studies you might like to try with this media

Model Example 

Weak annotation:

I like this design. It looks cool.

Strong annotation:

I used curved lines to create movement in my design. The bright blue creates contrast against the dark background, making the focal point stand out. I need to improve the shading to create more depth.

Independent  task: 

Step 1- Annotate each page using the examples above. 

Write about what you were doing; 

For this study I was learning how to.....

I was exploring ....

The area that was the most successful was ....

The area to be improved ....

Further exploration in this area .....

Here are some annotation questions you might consider for your printmaking project:

• What printmaking technique is used (e.g., form, gelli plate, linocut, etching etc) 

• What materials were used in the print? How do they change the look or feel of the work?

• Describe the steps involved in creating this print. What challenges have you faced during the process? How did you overcome them? 

• What was your main idea or theme for this print? What have inspired you? 

• what did you learn about printmaking through this project? 

• If you could redo this print, what would you change or do differently? 

• What new techniques or ideas would you like to explore in your next printmaking?