Chris Robertson

Chris Robertson is a Lecturer in BFA Animation at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, CA. He has taught Advanced Storyboarding and Basic Storyboarding courses across multiple semesters from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. His academic focus lies in animation and children's literature.

Career Highlights

• Emmy-nominated for contributions to 'Family Guy' (2006)
• Extensive experience in animation and storyboard direction for major studios

Research & Creative Work

Robertson's work spans animation, editorial illustration, and children's book creation. He combines narrative techniques with visual storytelling in both academic and professional projects.

Publications

• Authored and illustrated multiple children's books including Little Miss Liberty, Harry and the Hot Lava, and If I Didn't Have You
• Illustrated works for publishers like Chronicle Books, Scholastic, and Bloomsbury

Professional Experience

• Disney/Fox Television Animation (1999-2022): Assistant Director for 'American Dad' and 'Family Guy', Storyboard Artist
• Nickelodeon Animation Studios (2001-2002): Storyboard Artist for 'Fairly Odd Parents'
• Contributed to feature films like 'Hey Arnold The Movie'

His editorial illustration clients include Playboy, The Los Angeles Times, and Disney Channel. Robertson resides in Pasadena with his family and remains actively engaged in creative and academic pursuits.