Learner video: Shadow sculpture

This Art and design video guides learners through the process of creating shadow sculptures inspired by artist Sokari Douglas-Camp. Learners reflect on positive words that represent teamwork or friendship. They then design and construct block letters from cardboard, paint them black and attach them to ribbon. Finally, they explore creative ways to display their sculpture using light and shadow, considering body position, space and collaboration to turn their work into a performative piece.

This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Art & Design Curriculum Framework (0067). In the Stage 4 Sculpture and 3D: Mega materials unit, this lesson encourages expressive design, collaborative making, and the exploration of sculpture through light, shadow and form.

Art and design, Stage 4, Unit 3: Sculpture and 3D: Mega materials, Lesson 4: Shadow sculpture