Cared deeply about students and their success. Empathic and flexible with accommodations.

Derrick is a very chill professor, with a somewhat quirky, dry humor. I had ART222. Most of the class he gave us the prompt and some vague direction, and then let us loose to paint, with the ability to use him as a resource. He'll go over the exact points of why he's giving you a grade, with the ability change your work for a higher one.

Derrick is awesome! He keeps it real and is always lenient on due dates and project ideas.

Beyond amazing - doesn't make you do annoyingly specific projects. You guide your learning and use him as a resource. I look up my instructors art before and after taking a class, and I got a new vibe from his work after having him as an instructor. He's quiet, yet awkwardly funny. Opposite of his pop art style, which makes his art more intriguing.

Great prof with an easy-going personality. Positive reinforcement teaching style. Gives detailed assignments, but talks one-on-one with students making sure everything's clear. Very knowledgable in color and painting techniques. He is very strict with time, and the class time is 8:50. Make sure you are good at time management if you want to take it

Great prof with an easy-going personality. Positive reinforcement teaching style. Gives detailed assignments, but talks one-on-one with students making sure everything's clear. Very knowledgable in color and painting techniques. Shares real life experience in the art world which is helpful if you're not sure what to do after college.

Great prof with an easy-going personality. Positive reinforcement teaching style. Late comers receive a gentle scolding. Gives detailed assignments, but talks one-on-one with students making sure everything's clear. Very knowledgable in color and painting techniques, and happy to pontificate about music as well.

Derrick is AWESOME!! He's got a hilarious dry sense of humor and a low-key personality. I learned a lot of really cool stuff in this class. He gives great feedback & help when you want it. The project guidelines are very loose & there is minimal outside work. I loved this class & looked forward to it every week.