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Theodore Prawat
Professional Artist - Painter
Fairfax, VA 22030
 

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Painting, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2002 - 2004

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting, Miami University, Oxford, OH
1997 - 2002

Bachelor of Science (BS), Art Education, Miami University, Oxford, OH
1997 - 2002
 

Mural Commissions​

• 2021 - 2024: Permanent Display Beaver Island Community School. Commissioned by Beaver Island, oil on linen.

 

International Juried Exhibitions

• 2021: Three paintings selected for online exhibition at Helvetart, with “Melting Dream” receiving Honorable Mention.

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Selected Solo and Two-Person Exhibitions: 2005 – Present

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Private Viewing and Artist Showcase

East Lansing, Michigan

December 2024

A “sip-and-view” event hosted by Dorothy provided guests with an exclusive opportunity to engage with a curated selection of recent paintings and portraits made from 2009-present. The evening encouraged dialogue about the artist’s evolving practice and fostered connections within a supportive and appreciative audience.

 

Retrospective Exhibition

Williamston, Michigan

March – April 2014

A survey of works spanning 2002-14 showcasing themes of portraiture, narrative, and abstract brush painting made in Beijing, China. 

 

Beaver Island Summer Showcases

Beaver Island, Michigan

2014 – Present

Annual exhibitions highlighting paintings inspired by the island’s natural beauty and community narratives.

 

Permanent Collection and Exhibitions

3e International School, Beijing, China

2005 – 2009

Paintings on long-term display, with additional annual exhibitions exploring themes of cultural engagement and abstraction.​

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Professional Experience

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Assistant Professor of Game Design, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
2018 - 2025

• Developed the "Spark!" curriculum, which empowers student creativity through customizable learning paths and micro-rubrics.

• Taught over 1,800 students game design using Unity 3D and mentored students in developing portfolio-quality work.

• Working with neuro-diverse teaching strategies to foster creativity in game design.

• Service on the Computer Game Design Curriculum Committee and mentoring students in entrepreneurship.

• Leading accessibility initiatives, including close captioning for game design tutorials.

 

Assistant Professor of Education & Director, Center for Innovation in Education, Thomas College, Waterville, ME
2016 - 2018

• Developed STEAM-based serious games to engage students in innovative learning environments.

• Directed collaborative projects, developed new curriculum, and led student internship programs focused on serious game development.

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Game Design & Science Curriculum Consultant, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
2015 - 2016

• Lead consultant on NIH-funded grants to develop educational games about public health and air quality for middle school students.

 

Service (2023-2024)

• Mentor, MIX Student Innovator Mastermind (Spring 2024 - Present): I continue to mentor a student developing a game in the MIX innovation space, fostering creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.  

• Mason Space Day Booth (September 2024): I am preparing to host a booth at this significant annual event, where last year’s attendance was 4,200 students. I will be merging my interest in serious games and planetary science to engage students.  

• Bring Your Junior Patriot to Work Day (Spring 2024): I led a hands-on activity, teaching participants how to build traditional Japanese mechanical toys (Karakuri), an enjoyable and educational experience for the GMU community.

• Honors College Scholarship Challenge (Spring 2024): I evaluated student submissions in a design-thinking challenge, awarding full scholarships based on innovative solutions.

 

Professional Presentations & Publications

• Prawat, T.R. (2022, April). Inside Titanic’s Boiler Room to Teach STEM: Big Ideas for Middle School Students. East Coast Games Conference, Raleigh, NC.

• Prawat, R.S. & Prawat, T.R. (2017, April). Embodied Teaching in Science: Big Ideas and Weather. International Conference on Advances in Educational Science, Lisbon, PT.

• Prawat, T.R. & Prawat, R.S. (2015, November). Abduction vs. Induction in Science Education. London Conference on Education, London, UK.

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