Mr. DeKay

Courses:

ART FOUNDATIONS

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

NEW MEDIA ARTS

"Humpty Dumpty" An animation example for MOTION MEDIA in the MAKERSPACE

Here is a sample of some personal work...

2010

2005

2004

Who is this Mr. DeKay?

So, you are probably wondering who I am, where I came from, and why I am here. You may also have some other lingering questions that I will give plenty of time to ask. Here is a handful of facts about me in no particular order:

• I’ve taught for 10 years in a K-8 environment. Began at AWHS in 2014.

• Lectured numerous times at the University of Toledo

• I am a working artist (numerous ongoing commissions)

• Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio (Rogers High Graduate)

• Have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from University of Toledo in Art Ed/Studio

• An avid gamer since the 1980’s

• A musician playing drums for almost 20 years

• Married and have a son

• I am a teacher because, if it wasn’t for a handful of teachers guiding me in the right direction as a kid, I likely wouldn’t have achieved many of my goals in life.

All projects are meant to be challenging in a way that pushes each student to their individual ability level. Just remember, if it isn’t challenging you aren’t learning. All challenges aside, the number 1 goal is that every single student enjoys their time in this course regardless of their previous art experience. Students that are actually enjoying themselves produce the best results!