Annotations &
Design Ideas
Rodin’s ‘The
Thinker’
Hmm, what does it mean to
ANNOTATE?...
- to add critical or explanatory
notes….
Bronze and marble
used.
•Try to explain what you
think about your work.
•Be honest, if you think it is
brilliant say so!
•What did you feel about the
media you used?
•Keep it simple and straight
to the point.
•Use notes, key words and
phrases .
To write or not to write?...
•
Writing must add to the artwork something that you
can’t show in any other way – it should not just be a
repeat of what is already there.
•
If you have drawn a picture of a figure in charcoal as
part as your study on ‘Recycled Figures & Forms
project’, you could note down:
1. Why you chose to draw it,
2. How it links with the theme,
3. Whether charcoal was a good choice or not.
To write or not to write?...
• It does not matter if you write your
annotations by hand or on the computer.
However, they do need to be clear and easy to
read.
• It can be effective to print your text onto
acetate, tracing paper or coloured paper.
Acetate and tissue paper can be placed on top
of pictures on the page.
at this annotation….
‘I think my drawing skills are starting to
develop and I have more confidence drawing
from direct observation. I am very pleased
with my drawing of a shell. Next time, I
would try and draw on a larger scale. I think
I have captured tone well as my shell looks 3dimensional. However I need to spend more
time looking at the shell to achieve a more
realistic shape. I have enjoyed working with a
range of graded pencils.’
Do you think it is a good example?
Think about these questions in relation
to your drawing.
• Are you pleased with the end product?
• What might you have done differently
next time?
• Describe how you have used the Formal
elements in your drawings.
• (Focus on two in particular) (Line, tone,
texture, pattern, colour and shape)
• Have you enjoyed working with the
materials?
• Design at least 3-5
different ideas
based on your
research. Then
complete a final
design idea. Include
annotations and
material samples.