Art and Design GCSE
Annotation
What Annotation means in Art and Design GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Annotation
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Written notes added to visual work to explain the thought process, evaluate success, and outline future development.
Written notes added to a sketchbook or portfolio that explain, analyse, and evaluate the practical work.
Topics that use Annotation
- Graphic communication (AQA GCSE)
- Progression (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Assessment Objectives (AOs)
- Externally Set Assignment
- Negative Space
- Progression
- Refinement
- Typography
- Vector Graphic
- Visual Hierarchy
Using Annotation in the exam
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