Red Room: The Art of David Krentz

To start the month we will turn the Red Room into an art studio. Shelves in the classroom will be filled with materials needed to be an artist, an animator, a sculptor and a painter (i.e. paint, brushes, crayons, pencils, paper, clay, popsicle sticks, empty paper towel rolls etc.) As we move through the month we will post examples of the types of artwork students will be participating in (i.e. drawing, painting and sculpting) as well as the tools needed to complete it. Week 1 begins with an introduction to the world of dinosaur art using the artist of the month, David Krentz. Students will get a brief biography of the artist (www.krentzpresentz.com) and watch the video, “Krentz Presents Tyrannosaurus Rex.” While watching the video we will discuss what they are seeing, and encourage students to follow what David Krentz is doing. The rest of the week will be focused on dinosaur animation and drawing. By using tracing as a means to draw we can turn our students into mini animators! The music of the month, “Soundscapes of the Dinosaurs,” will be playing  in the background while students are working. By the end of the week your students should have a basic understanding of the Sub Theme Objectives.

Sub Theme Objectives:

1. Know who David Krentz is and what he does.
2. Start to become familiar with speaking about art they have created including types of mediums used (i.e. pencil, crayon, paint, clay, etc.)
3. Be familiar with the term animation and how it is done. Have created their own dinosaur animation.

During week 2 we will turn your little artists into painters! The inspiration for painting during week 2 will come from images of dinosaurs displayed in the classroom. By the end of the week, students should have a basic understanding of the Sub Theme Objectives.

Sub Theme Objectives:

1. Remember who David Krentz is and what he does.
2. Become more familiar with speaking about art they have created including types of mediums used (i.e. pencil, crayon, paint, clay, etc.)
3. Be familiar with the tools needed to paint (i.e. paper, paintbrushes, paint, etc.) Have created their own painting of a dinosaur.

During week 3, we will be transforming your little artists again, this time into dinosaur sculptors! Like in week 2, we place pictures around the room to inspire the art of the students. Creating a sculpture is a process. Students will first draw what they would like to sculpt so they are able to go to work with a plan. Working through the sculpting process (i.e. researching, planning, drawing, and sculpting) will be a week-long process. The more time students spend learning about their subject and planning, the more successful they will be when it comes to working with the clay. By the end of the week students should have a basic understanding of the Sub Theme Objectives.

Sub Theme Objectives:

1. Remember who David Krentz is and what he does.
2. Become more familiar with speaking about art they have created including types of mediums used (i.e. pencil, crayon, paint, clay, etc.) Be familiar with tools and materials needed to sculpt (i.e. clay, carving tools, detailing tools, spatulas, etc.).
3. Have created their own dinosaur sculpture.

During week 4 students will be creating and participating in a dinosaur art show! All of their hard work throughout the month will pay off when they get to display their artwork for all to see! During the art show, students are encouraged to make notes of the art they see in their journals. When the art show is over we will regroup on the carpet and lead students through a discussion about their favorite works of art. By the end of the week students should have a basic understanding of the Sub Theme Objectives.

Sub Theme Objectives:

1. Know the purpose of an art show.
2. Be an active participant in an art show by displaying and observing works of art.
3. Be comfortable speaking about art they have created including types of mediums used (i.e. pencil, crayon, paint, clay, etc.)

Music (level K):

4.1 Create movements that correspond to specific music.

Visual Arts (level K):

4.3 Discuss how and why they made a specific work of art. This learning goal will be addressed each time students create something in the Red Room this month.

5.4 Discuss the various works of art (e.g., ceramics, paintings, sculpture) that artists create and the type of media used.

Artist of the Month: David Krentz

Students will be learning about David Krentz, an animator, artist, and sculptor of dinosaurs. Students will be mimicking his work throughout the month as well as adding their own personal touches to the work they do. David Krentz’s artwork easily captures the imagination of any child and leaves them yearning for more!

Music of the Month:

“Soundscapes of the Dinosaurs” by Douglas Irvine The music of the month will be worked into many of our lessons. Music is a great inspiration for projects and creates an inviting and stimulating learning environment.

Color:

Recognition & Primary vs. Secondary Providing learning opportunities for colors is an essential component of learning in the Red Room. Students will be practicing their color recognition skills on a daily basis and have the opportunity to blend colors several times a month.