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The Change Lab
Development Education
Gallery Exhibition
The Change Lab
Development Education
Gallery Exhibition
About Me

Deirdre Smith Professional Portfolio
Unit of learning (UOL):
3D Cardboard construction
The aim of this unit of learning was to engage students in the process to make and design a ‘story light-box’ using mixed media (print, paint, textiles, graphics) inspired by a story from the Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale book illustrated by Harry Clarke. The final piece was a lightbox using some or all of the elements explored (printing, textiles, paint, mixed media and graphic design) communicating a story. The lessons also depicted evidence of assessment and evaluation throughout. Differentiation and success criteria are also illustrated.
![]() Mind mapStudents display of work in the foyer for guests to view their work illuminated with fairy lights | ![]() Gallery VisitStudents having a guided tour of Harry Clarke's stained glass in the National Gallery of Ireland | ![]() Making Light boxesMaking and painting boxes of different shapes and sizes for their lightbox |
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![]() PrintingStudents exploring styrofoam printing and shapes (applied to one side of their light box) | ![]() TextilesStudents looking at texture and shapes for application on their light box | ![]() SillouettesStudents exploring sillouette art by experimenting with salt resist and spray painting to tell their story |
![]() Exhibition Signage and InvitationStudents create an collaborative sign and invitations for their exhibition | ![]() Light boxA final light box creation using recycled cardboard, styrofoam printing, textiles, spray and salt resist paint. | ![]() ExhibitionStudents display of work in the foyer for guests to view their work illuminated with fairy lights |
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