Washington University - Seattle
Develop your artistic ability and learn techniques to render detailed illustrations of flora, fauna and other biological wonders. Try your hand at drawing subjects in their natural habitats during visits to the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium. Learn digital illustration and online publishing skills, and get tips on marketing your artwork. Prepare to publish in nature Journals, textbooks, and medical texts, or consult for zoos and botanical societies.
QUICK FACTS
Duration: 9 months
Start Date: Oct. 10, 2011
Credits: 18 CEUs
Cost: TBD, check website
Program ID: 3568
Delivery Method: Classroom
Location: UW Seattle
What the Program Covers
- How to render form by using light, line, measure and perspective
- Basic procedures for producing accurate scientific illustrations
- Carbon dust, color pencil, stipple pen and ink techniques
- Digital illustration techniques
Benefits
You will graduate with a portfolio of illustrations suitable for publication or educational exhibits. Your work will be displayed in a year-end public exhibit at the Burke Museum
Experience Level
Some Experience
Who Should Apply
- Artists and illustrators
- Scientists who want to add visual illustration and art skills to their expertise
Contact
Webpage: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/natural-science-illustration.html
206-685-8936 or 888-469-6499, or info@pce.uw.edu