Visual Storytelling with Tom Richner
July 9 - July 30, 2025 / 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
$300.00
25 seats remaining
Transform your presentations into unforgettable narratives that captivate and persuade.
This program leverages skills learned as a storyboard artist in Hollywood to enhance your ability to pitch and present ideas in any field. You’ll discover how to transform creative concepts into engaging stories that captivate your audience and drive action. By focusing on visual storytelling techniques, you'll learn to craft clear, compelling presentations that connect with stakeholders, clients, and decision-makers.
Commitment
Level
2 Hours, Once a Week, Wednesdays, Online.
Measured vs.
Learning
The program will provide practical tools for structuring ideas, using visuals effectively, and tailoring your presentation to various audiences. The goal is to help you better tell your story, engage your audience, and communicate your value. By the end, you’ll walk away with strategies to elevate your presentations and pitches to the next level.
*Affiliated Universities: Bluffton, Capital, Heidelberg, Kenyon, Marietta, Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein, Wittenberg, Wooster, Baldwin Wallace, Ohio Northern.
Earn Your Badge
of Completion
Accelerators range from 4-12 hours of contact time. To earn your badge of completion, you must achieve a minimum of 70% in three Key Performance areas: Attendance, Participation, and Activities/Assignments. The instructor will provide a specific rubric outlining the Key Performance areas in the course syllabus.
Meet Your Instructor
Thomas E. Richner is an accomplished animator, storyboard artist, and assistant director, best known for his extensive work on The Simpsons. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various animated projects including series pilots, commercials, Bless the Harts and The Simpsons Game. In addition to his animation work, Richner served as an Associate Professor of Animation at the Columbus College of Art and Design from 2004 to 2017, specializing in traditional hand-drawn animation and teaching courses in animation, storyboarding, and film design. Beyond his teaching and animation roles, Richner co-founded Cap City Studios in Columbus, Ohio, in 2008, aiming to produce larger-scale animation projects and collaborate with local talent. He recently directed the animated short film One: The Animated Film, released in 2024, which explores an athlete’s transition from elite competition to life beyond sports and is screening in film festivals around the world. Richner’s diverse contributions to the animation industry highlight his dedication to both the creative and educational aspects of the field.
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