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Program Overview

The 2008-2009 program is underway and is no longer accepting applications Single courses may be available » Next program starts: Autumn 2009 Details will be posted in Spring Program location: UW campus, Seattle For more information: View an online presentation >> Requires Flash Player >> Sign up to receive e-mail updates >> Contact a program representative >>   Download a program overview >>   Check out the 2008 schedule of exhibits, readings and showings by students in UW Extension arts and writing programs >>   Take a look at the illustrations by our 2006 students >>

This program is specifically designed for artists and illustrators who create visual materials that enhance the understanding of science, and for scientists to add visual illustration and art skills to their expertise. You learn a variety of illustrative techniques to produce detailed biological, physical, wildlife and botanical renderings. Scientific principles that serve as the underpinning for illustration are emphasized. Techniques such as carbon dust, color pencil and stipple pen and ink are studied. Field trips to Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Aquarium are included. By the conclusion of the program, you create a portfolio of illustrations suitable for publication or educational exhibits.

This program culminates in a showing of student work at the Burke Museum on the UW campus.

Contact a Program Representative

If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.

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