Course Description

Beginning through advanced techniques used in science illustration. The techniques will focus on pen and ink line as well as continuous tone illustrations. The topics will range from a beginning to advanced understanding of entomology, ornithology, herpetology, and human anatomy.

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Athena Title

Technique Topic Science Illust

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Prerequisite

ARST 2800

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will experience a thorough investigation of scientific illustration, from beginning to advanced principles and topics.
• Students will gain experience with the commonly used media, including pencil, watercolor, photoshop, pen and ink, and illustrator.
• Students will develop skills in the practices of illustration meeting stated objectives, research, specimen handling and measurement, sketch preparation, rendering style, and general aspects of visual communication and education.
• Students will develop computer skills used as a tool for completing each illustration utilizing appropriate methods of scanning and reproduction as a basis for delivering finished artwork to the potential client.
• Students will develop skills in critical academic discussion at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester.

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Topical Outline

• Continuous tone and raster illustration a. geometric shapes b. animal bone c. insect d. plant e. articulated skeleton f. dissection illustration g. hand and anatomy
• Pen and ink and vector illustration a. insect b. plant c. animal and habit d. life cycle e. articulated skeleton

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Manowski, Amanda

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