Art-Making Inquiries Portfolio (AIP) – Writing Support Guide (PDF)

Scaffold strong, reflective, and purposeful writing for the IB DP Visual Arts course (first assessment 2027)

This one-page PDF writing guide is designed to help students meet the written expectations of the Art-Making Inquiries Portfolio (AIP) in the updated IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts course. Clear, concise, and structured around the four assessment criteria, the guide supports students in developing intentional, inquiry-driven writing that complements their visual work.

With writing prompts, sentence starters, and practical tips aligned to each criterion, this resource is ideal for integrating into studio practice, reflection tasks, or sketchbook routines.

Key features:

Fully aligned with the new 2027 IB DP Visual Arts AIP assessment model (SL and HL)

Structured by assessment criteria (A–D) and linked to relevant assessment objectives

Student-friendly prompts and sentence starters for each section

Writing strategies that promote analysis, evaluation, justification, and reflection

British English spelling and conventions

Tips for academic integrity and proper referencing included

What’s included:

Art-Making Inquiries Portfolio Writing Support Guide (PDF, 1 page)
Includes:
• Sentence starters and sample phrasing for each assessment criterion
• Writing tips to support clarity, creativity, and authenticity
• Key guidance on academic integrity and source citation
• Clear reminders about format, visual pairing, and word count

Ideal for:

Scaffolding reflective writing in the AIP

IB Visual Arts sketchbook inserts or classroom displays

Peer review sessions, writing check-ins, or critique reflections

Helping students move beyond descriptive commentary into deeper conceptual writing

Why teachers use it:

Saves time by providing reliable sentence starters and guidance

Reduces vague or overly general writing in student portfolios

Supports writing that aligns with IB expectations and assessment criteria

File format:

Non-editable PDF (A4 and Letter compatible)

Important note:
This is a teacher-created resource to support the IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. It is not an official IB publication. Please refer to the current subject guide and TSM for formal requirements and assessment updates.