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Artist on The Simpsons for 16 years and counting (storyboard/layout/asst. directing) and animation college professor for 13 years. MFA from the UCLA Animation Workshop
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About Thomas
Tom Richner is currently back on The Simpsons primarily as a Storyboard Artist, but also as a layout artist and Assistant Director. Tom has contributed to over 100 episodes spanning from seasons 10-16 and 29 to today.
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Tom was an Associate Professor of Animation at the Columbus College of Art and Design from 2004 to 2017. He specialized in traditional hand-drawn animation and taught a number of animation, storyboarding and film design courses.
In 2008, Tom founded Cap City Studios, an animation production entity that draws upon the local animation talent in Columbus, Ohio to produce larger scale animation pieces. The studio has produced some commercials and also an animated pitch piece for a television series. He also works as an independent freelance animation artist on various projects as they come up. He most recently completed an 11-minute short animated film that screened in 19 festivals around the world. This link to this film is included below.
Tom holds an MFA in Animation from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, as well as a BFA in Fine Arts from Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
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I'm a hands-on instructor who understands both the experience of learning in school and the transition into the professional world. My goal as an instructor is to bridge that gap by helping students develop the skills and mindset they'll need to succeed in their careers. During our first free session, we can discuss a lesson plan that addresses your area of interest.
The industry is constantly changing and evolving, but strong fundamentals and a commitment to quality remain the foundation of quality work. I emphasize understanding industry standards and developing the ability to recognize why something works—or why it doesn't.
Whether a student is just beginning their journey or looking to grow within an established career, I meet them where they are and tailor my teaching to help them reach the next level with confidence.
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