Students successfully completing this course will develop:

1. An historical and theoretical basis for the contemporary study of Natural
History Illustration and its application to visual communication, fine art and the sciences.
2. The ability to communicate effectively through a range of verbal and written skills.
3. Small business and marketing principles for the Natural History Illustrator.
4. An understanding of the role and function of Natural History Illustration in society
5. A research methodology specific to Natural History Illustration theory.
6. A commitment to the study of Natural History Illustration

Please note that Faculty and Primary program fields will be amended when the new program code is available.

The course will be divided into two blocks during which the following may be included:
1. The history of Natural History Illustration and Graphics
2. Contemporary Natural History Illustration and its application to the sciences
3. The history of techniques and processes
4. Wildlife photography
5. New technologies and their application to Natural History Illustration
6. Museums and collections
7. Library research - developing a literature search
8. Environmental ethics
9. Paper presentation
10. Copyright and contracts
11. Conserving and presenting artwork
12. Applying for grants

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DESN 1550

Internal Mode

Lecture
Forums
Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Student Projects
Tutorial

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term