NICK LEYSENS

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Nick Leysens is a designer, storyboard artist, illustrator and animator who has been working for the last 10 years in the tv/film, tech, and commercial industries. His clients include Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Titmouse, ShadowMachine, Miley Cyrus, Duolingo, Cinemax, Fox, and Adult Swim. Nick studied at the Laguna College of Art & Design. Nick has worked on shows such as Animaniacs, Looney Tunes, BoJack Horseman, Spongebob Squarepants, The Simpsons, Baby Shark’s Big Show, Mike Judge Presents Tales from the Tour Bus, and Clone High.

Nick has taught on the collegiate level for 5 years at the Cleveland Institute of Art and also serves at the School of Visual Arts MFA program as a mentor.

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Educational graphic titled "Foundations" with a section discussing the importance of foundational skills, including a picture of a person working on a computer and a small brick wall symbolizing building blocks.

Foundations

A cartoon-style illustration of a running dog with red arrows indicating its running stance, on a white background with yellow borders and text describing a foundation event from February 15 to April 15, led by Nick Leysens.

The Foundations structured 8-week course is designed to guide individuals with no prior experience toward achieving a foundational level of proficiency.  Preparing them to successfully engage with any course or workshop across the curriculum.

Feb 15 - Apr 15

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