Annotating your workWhat to include in annotation

Annotation means writing key information alongside your work. It can help to record your thoughts, keep your development on track and let others know what you have done and why.

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What to include in annotation

Ink drawing of building with watercolour wash and written annotation
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Carefully placed annotation can complement your visual work as well as explaining it

To annotate your work successfully, you should explain:

  • what you have done and why you did it
  • how you did it, such as the and techniques used
  • why you chose a particular medium or technique
  • how an artwork or design fits in with your project
  • what aspects you like
  • how you could improve the work
  • what you think you will do next