Submitted by BrittGriswold on May 16, 2011 - 11:18pm
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I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, have a BFA in Drawing and Painting and have taught high school visual arts for 22+ years. I am interested in earning a certificate/degree in scientific illustration, but am unable to relocate. I have downloaded your listing of education programs and see nothing that is close to me or flexibly scheduled that is more than botanical illustration. Do you have any suggestions that might help me achieve my goal without leaving Salt Lake? Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mary
Credit course
I teach a 3 credit hour class through the Entomology department. It is only one class but should get someone started in the general direction though. If you more information about it, email me directly.
Lana
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Lana Johnson, Educational Media,111 Mussehl Hall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
lkjohnso_at_unlnotes_dot_unl.edu
I know a few of the programs
I know a few of the programs (the Denver Botanic Gardens in particular) have on line classes. Have you checked into taking classes this way?
Marjorie Leggitt Instructor - Denver Botanic Gardens Botanical Art and Illustration Certificate Program
Hello Mary, If you are
Hello Mary,
If you are interested in botanical studies in particular, the Society of Botanical Artists (SBA) in England has a distance learning program. It's done in real time - or should I say by snail mail. However, they will send you their critiques by e-mail if you request that. That allows you to start the next assignment without having to wait for your package of work to return.
If you are looking for a more general scientific illustration program or one with a focus in another area, I am not aware of any opportunities online. The graduate program in the works at SCAD will probably have an online option but that is for the future, not available now.
Maybe another list serve member will have other options for you.
Regards,
Kristie Kristie Bruzenak Professor, Foundation Studies and Scientific Illustration Savannah College of Art and Design
Open Course Ware distance learning
Check this out!
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Thanks for that info! Just to
Thanks for that info! Just to be clear - the SBA class is a diploma course - no credits, no degree. Has anyone taken advantage of a distance course in Jaynie's list? I love to hear your feedback on the experience.
Kristie Bruzenak Professor, Foundation Studies Savannah College of Art and Design
I have a degree in Scientific
I have a degree in Scientific Illustration and specialised in Botanical Illustration. I have seen the SBA course notes first hand and while it is not a degree course, I have to say that the 3 year course is superb. The whole course is very comprehensive and well thought through and thorough. It is of the highest standard of professionalism and great feed back is given for each exercise, from a group of well respected Botanical Artists in UK.
The structure of the course builds in a clear and logical sequence of learning. Materials are supplied, book recommendations are made and links provided. If you are interested in Botanical Art I can not recommend this highly enough.
http://www.soc-botanical-artists.org/distance_learning_diploma_course.php
Kind regards, Sue Wickison
Morton Arboritum
I have heard the same and know a number of artists who are pursuing or have achieved the diploma. I did consider it at one time but went with the outstanding Morton Arboretum certificate program instead. That's a fabulous program too and I hope they someday offer components online. : )Kathy G
classes
Thanks to all of you for your help and suggestions. I'll check into them.
Mary Ann
Natural science illustration distant learning
Hello I am in need of help and advice. My passion has always been for art and the love of nature. I live in England and would be interested in doing a distant learning course, can you help.
Many Thanks,
Tina
Natural science illustration distant learning
Dear Tina,
To the best of our knowledge, there are several on-line or distance courses of study related to Botanical illustration. Cornell, Denver Botanic Gardens, Society of Botanical Artists (in England!)
As of yet we have not seen anything related to general nature or science illustration being offered on-line. Though there is a program planned for the SCAD University for 2012
You can find most of these contacts in our on-line PDF listing the Programs we know about: http://www.gnsi.org/resources/training/courses-science-illustration
Britt
Natural Science Illustration Distant Learning
Hello Tina,
Are you interested in general science illustration or a specific field such as botanical or medical illustration? Are you interested in a degree program or simply courses to help you develop skils?
Both of those questions impact the answers we can provide.
I can say the the Savannah College of Art and Design is planning a distance learning track for its scientific illustration degree program but that will not be available immediately.
If you fill us in on your specific goals, we'll be able to provide more useful answers.
-Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kristie