Certificate in Natural Science Illustration
(Autumn, UW Campus, Seattle)
Developed in partnership with the UW Biology Program

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The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications

Next program starts: Autumn 2010

Details will be posted in Spring

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Develop your artistic ability and learn techniques to render detailed illustrations of flora, fauna, and other biological wonders. Enhance scientific understanding through careful observation. Stimulate your imagination by visiting the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium, and try your hand at drawing subjects in their habitats.

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 as part of a group showing at the Burke Museum.

Who Should Apply

Level: Some Experience

  • Artists and illustrators
  • Scientists who want to add visual illustration and art skills to their expertise

If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.