Teaching
"This class was life changing. It felt like the first studio class that I've taken that actually prepared me for the realities of the art world. It got me to think about my work more conceptually and pushed me way out of my comfort zone in the best way possible."
— Advanced painting student, fall 2017
"I am so thankful I took this class because I have more to add to my portfolio, understand how to organize my time to create, and how to discuss with my classmates and fellow artists about my ideas."
— Painting II student, fall 2020
"This course was fantastic! I already knew professor Dedeaux-Norris was an outstanding artist, but it was my first time taking a course with professor Dedeaux-Norris, and the experience was the best I could have. In one semester we were exposed to a huge variety of African American Artists in a very qualitative way. I feel now I can talk and write about the context of African American Art with high confidence because we not only were in contact with the artist's works in class, but also having many discussions via ICON. We had weekly assignments in addition to the class but they did not feel exhausting because we were producing all the time about content we had discussed in class previously, and the professor motivated us all the time to use our creativity and go beyond. It was the best introductory course I could have taken."
- Intro to African American Art spring 2023
Teaching philosophy
My personal practice as an artist heavily informs my teaching. I am an advocate for interdisciplinary creation, driven by research and experimentation. I utilize diverse instructional methods—ranging from lectures to hands-on demonstrations—to provide students with various ways to engage with the material. By presenting different manifestations of a subject and encouraging exploration of potential relationships, I empower students to build upon their foundational skills while fostering their critical and creative development. A key component of my teaching is preparing students for successful and sustainable careers in the arts. This involves demystifying the evolving landscape of art careers, understanding market demands, and developing adaptable skills for diverse opportunities. I integrate real-world experiences and discussions into the curriculum, bridging the gap between academia and professional practice. My goal is to empower students not just as skilled artists but as informed professionals who can navigate and thrive in the art world. Alongside these methods for educational excellence, I implement transformational leadership approaches in my curriculum to promote room for emotional intelligence and personal growth as a facet of inquiry.
courses
Selected (click for more info)
Introduction to African American Art
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Advanced Painting
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Painting II
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Concepts in Drawing
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Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop
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all courses
Fall 2024
PTNG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting (Portfolio and Professional Practice)
PTNG:4100:0001 Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop
ARTS:4195:1622 BFA Exhibition
Spring 2024
AFAM:1140:0001 Introduction to African American Art (Radical Presence: Black Contemporary Art)
PTNG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting (Portfolio and Professional Practice)
ARTS:4195:1622 BFA Exhibition
Fall 2023
PTNG:4100:0001 Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop (The Artist Talk)
PTNG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting (Portfolio and Professional Practice)
ARTS:4195:1622 BFA Exhibition
Spring 2023
AFAM:1140:0001 Introduction to African American Art (Radical Presence: Black Contemporary Art)
PTNG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting (Portfolio and Professional Practice)
ARTS:4190:1052 Honors in Studio Art
Fall 2022
PTNG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting (Portfolio and Professional Practice)
PNTG:6475:0001 Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop (Ritual Practices)
Spring 2022
ARTS:4195:6117 BFA Exhibition
ARTS:4190:6643 Honors in Art Studio
Spring 2021
ARTS:4195:1694 BFA Exhibition
ARTS:4190:2244 Honors in Studio Art
PNTG:6499:1339 Individual Instruction in Painting
Fall 2020
PNTG:6475:0001 Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop (Contending with the Contemporary)
PNTG:2420:0001 Painting II
URES:3994:1172 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
Spring 2020
DRAW:4310:0001 Advanced Concepts in Drawing
ARTS:4195:7150 BFA Exhibition 7
DRAW:3310:0002 Concepts in Drawing
ARTS:4190:8897 Honors in Studio Art 1
ARTS:7000:8810 M.F.A. Written Thesis
PNTG:2420:0001 Painting II
Fall 2019
DRAW:4310:0001 Advanced Concepts in Drawing
PNTG:2420:0002 Painting II
Summer 2019
PNTG:6499:5827 Individual Instruction in Painting
Fall 2018
DRAW:3310:0001 Concepts in Drawing
PNTG:6475:0001 Graduate Drawing and Painting Workshop
URES:3993:2183 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
Summer 2018
PNTG:6499:1617 Individual Instruction in Painting
Spring 2018
DRAW:4310:0001 Advanced Concepts in Drawing
ARTS:4195:9265 BFA Exhibition
PNTG:2420:0002 Painting II
Fall 2017
PNTG:4100:0001 Advanced Painting
DRAW:3310:0002 Concepts in Drawing