GCSE D&T / Art – Annotation & Analysis Crib Sheet Pack (3 Sheets)

Included Crib Sheets
Mood Board Annotation Guide

Teaches students how to analyse images using:

Form, material, colour, mood

The “I see… because… so I will…” design-thinking formula

High-value analytical keywords

A success checklist for strong AO1 research notes

Developing Ideas – Analysing Sketches & Models (NEW)

Supports ongoing annotation during the design process:

“What I tried… what I found out… what I will do next…”

How to comment on function, form, user needs, materials, improvements

Quick examples to model good writing

A development checklist for iterative sketchbook work

**Final Evaluation: Did It Work? **

A complete, student-friendly structure for evaluating a finished outcome:

Goal → Result → Next Step

Powerful keywords for function, material, form, concept and improvements

A simple five-point success checklist

Helps students avoid vague comments (“I like it…”) and write meaningful evaluation

Ideal for:

GCSE 3D Art & Design

GCSE D&T (Product Design, Art Graphics, Art Textiles)

Coursework annotation and sketchbook development

Cover lessons or independent study

Supporting non-specialists in teaching AO1 & AO3

** What’s Included:**

three one-page printable crib sheets (Word )

Clear, accessible layout (approx. 24pt font)

Simple keywords and sentence starters

Fully editable for any theme, project or exam board

A complete, ready-made toolkit that helps students turn visual ideas into strong, analytical writing — improving coursework quality and boosting confidence across all stages of design.