The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling

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Week 1: Getting Started

Your success in animation goes way beyond your portfolio.

Do great work, be great to work with and tell your story well.

First Flight
- Week 1: Getting Started
- Week 2: Characters
  - Focused Versatility
  - The Keyhole
  - Peacocks & Chameleons
  - Character Design Goes Deep
  - VisDev Case Study: The Two Towers
  - How To Git Dat VizDev Swag
  - Character Homework
  - Live VisDev Demo / Q&A With Sarah Marino – Characters
  - Week 2 Mentorship Sessions
- Week 3: Environments
- Week 4: Props
  - The Power Of A Prop (Part 1)
  - The Power Of A Prop (Part 2)
  - Prop Homework
  - Live VisDev Demo / Q&A With Sarah Marino – Props
  - Week 4 Mentorship Sessions
- Week 5: Going Forward
  - VisDev Portfolio Guide Part 1 :: Specialization Breakdown
  - VisDev Portfolio Guide Part 2 :: Portfolio Template
  - Fundamental Studies
  - The Story Of You
  - Parting Words
  - Week 5 Mentorship Sessions
  - Bonus Mentorship Sessions

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Whether you’re pursuing concept art, illustration, character design, storyboarding, comics, animation or children’s books, The Oatley Academy will help you become a professional Visual Storyteller. Please reach out! We would love to connect with you.

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