IB Visual Arts 22 Prompt Cards – INVESTIGATE Edition

A flexible, teacher-designed resource for the 2027 AIP and Artist Project.

Help your students develop deeper, more thoughtful investigations with this curated set of 22 Investigate Prompt Cards, designed specifically for the new IB Diploma Visual Arts course (first assessment 2027).

Perfect For:

Student journals and visual arts process books
Sketchbook warm-ups or exit reflections
Guiding inquiry in the Art-making Inquiries Portfolio (AIP)
Deepening thinking in the HL Artist Project (Criterion A + B)
Framing reflective writing during critiques or after experimentation
Supporting independent and group work in studio-based classes
This resource supports students in building their own lines of inquiry by encouraging them to explore the world through their own experiences, materials, and curiosities.

It aligns with the 2027 IB Visual Arts Assessment Criteria (Investigate AO), helping students:

Analyze their own process
Reflect on experimentation
Recognize meaning in materials
Consider context beyond the gallery
Printing Instructions

This flashcard deck is designed for easy printing and classroom use. Each card is formatted for A6 size (105 × 148 mm), and four cards fit neatly on a single A4 or US Letter page.

To print at A6 size:

Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat or another PDF viewer.
Select “Print” and choose “Multiple” under Page Sizing.
Set “Pages per sheet” to 4.
Choose “Portrait” orientation.
Print on standard A4 or US Letter paper or cardstock for durability.
Cut along the lines to create a set of A6 flashcards.
For long-term use, consider laminating the cards or printing on heavy card stock.