Shadow Boxes

Students will design and construct a shadow box that meets design criteria designated by the teacher. They can find or create an image to use in their composition. They will use card stock or Bristol board to construct their design, using layered pieces to add detail of the piece. Students will work individually to design and plan the structure of their shadow box. The finished shadow boxes can be displayed vertically in a grid-like formation for presentation, or students can present their work to the class individually. 

The added depth is also a simple change of pace from assigning typical diorama work, and if structured like a pop-up card (as below), the bottom non-shadow portion can be used to display additional graphics or information.