Frans Vischer

Frans Vischer is an Adjunct Associate Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, where he teaches Action Analysis courses since Spring 2022. His career spans over four decades in animation, beginning with early mentorship from Chuck Jones and training under Eric Larson at Disney. He has contributed to major films including Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Cats Don't Dance, Frozen, and Mary Poppins Returns, and served as Animation Director for Netflix's Green Eggs And Ham.

• Education: Character Animation program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

Vischer's expertise intersects animation, storyboarding, and character design, with notable work in both Hollywood and international projects, including stints in Taiwan and London. Beyond film, he authored the Fuddles children's book series and continues to bridge artistic innovation with pedagogy through teaching.

Though no academic awards are listed, his professional accolades include industry recognition for animation and storytelling.

His teaching focuses on motion analysis and visual storytelling, informed by decades of industry experience.