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Matt O'Dell is a full-time Lecturer in 3D Animation & VFX at the University of Chichester with 11 years of higher education teaching experience, and lead tutor for UAL's Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art short course. His professional practice bridges academic instruction and industry work in 2D/3D art, video game design, and illustration.
His educational background includes:
- MA Industrial Design from Central St Martins (1998-2000)
- BEng Mechanical Engineering from Southampton University (1994-1997)
O'Dell's creative practice centers on sequential storytelling through comic art and technical visualization in animation. His methodology emphasizes structured workflows from concept to finished artwork, with expertise in character design, perspective, composition, and digital coloring techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Recent projects demonstrate fusion of engineering precision and artistic expression across vehicle design, mecha concepts, and graphic novel adaptations.
His recognitions include winning Jagex's 'Stellar Dawn' art competition, with work featured by It’s Nice That, AIGA, Fonts In Use, and The Dieline.
As an educator, O'Dell focuses on hands-on skill development through sequential project-based learning. His courses guide students through character creation, scene composition, inking techniques, and digital coloring, culminating in portfolio-ready finished pages. He emphasizes overcoming creative blocks through structured narrative workflows and peer collaboration in diverse classroom environments.
