Hobbies And Interests
Visual
The visual aspect of a high school diorama usually illustrates a scene from a book or an interpretation from an event or story. The images are constructed as two-dimmensional or three-dimmensional views using some sort of box, depending on the size needed. A shoebox can be used; however, a larger box will give more space for details. The box should be painted on the outside and inside. Cover the interior of the box with either construction paper or foam before painting. You can use clay or dough to form images, models and structures, or you can purchase items at a craft store. Creativity in your display is key to the visual aspect. In addition, the diorama's visual portion should display thorough knowledge of the topic at hand.
Writing
Accompany the box diorama with a description of the scene or story in the visual representation. Type this portion of the project to ensure that it is clean and legible. Make sure to explain the setting. Include direct quotations, if you are using a scene from a book. Include the page numbers where the captions can be found. Attach the written portion to the side of the diorama box.
Oral Presentation
Present the diorama project to your class. Prepare a speech that is at least three minutes long, unless otherwise directed. Explain to your audience why the scene or book was chosen. Explain the exact scene in your diorama. Read the description that you included with the box. Before ending your presentation, ask the class if there are any questions.
Evaluation
The diorama will be evaluated based on the artistic presentation of the diorama box itself and the attention to detail. In addition, the written portion will be evaluated based on your reasoning for using the topic, the organization of the description and grammar. Furthermore, your oral presentation must be clear, concise and accurate, and agree with the information presented in your written portion. Follow the guidelines and instructions of your specific diorama project in order to obtain a good grade.