Bachelor of Natural History Illustration (pre 2020)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Take an exploratory and self-directed approach to ongoing and life long learning across a range of relevant technical, theoretical and practical domains of Natural History Illustration knowledge and practice.
• Demonstrate a sound and critical understanding of specific methods of Natural History Illustration with application to: servicing fields of science, contemporary professional practice and the representation of broader histories and theories of culture and knowledge.
• Be exploratory, creative and experimental in the development of: a technically competent illustration skill-base, and in approach to research and problem solving through applied fieldwork methodology and studio-based enquiry.
• Work independently and / or collaboratively, in a professional and ethical manner, in developing conceptual and creative solutions related to: the development of a Natural History Illustrative resource, scholarly outcomes (including an ability to communicate effectively through a range of verbal, written, presentation and exhibition skills.) and cultural and community initiatives (including education and conservation).
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of fieldwork methods employed in observing, recording and visually interpreting the natural world. A developed experience-based fieldwork methodology is integral to: professional practice, the development of original imagery and practice-based research for the Natural History Illustrator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the suitability of traditional and digital illustration methods in contemporary forms of print and screen-based publication, including: the digitisation of traditional works, digital Image editing and rendering and image supply and file format considerations.
• A level of cultural awareness and appreciation of issues related to bio-diversity and the environment.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Credit may be granted for studies completed at another institution if they were completed within the previous 8 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology in accordance with the relevant policies approved by the University.

Transition Arrangements 2021From 2021 the following directed courses have been removed from the program. Courses completed prior to 2021 will count towards the Directed Course requirements.

• DESN2050   Anatomical and Medical Illustration
• DESN2803   Designing for 3D
• NHIL1005     Introduction to Botanical Scientific Drawing
• NHIL3004     Natural History Field Studies and Culture

Transition Arrangements 2020From 2020 there are changes to the core and directed course requirements for the program:

• CIND3001 Business Models, Professional Practice and Ethics replaces DESN3006 in the final year of the program. If you have not already completed DESN3006 you must complete CIND3001.
• From 2020, students have the option of completing either NHIL3003 or CIND3510.
• The Directed Course lists have been combined into one course list. Students choose 60 units of Directed courses, with no more than 40 units at the 1000 level and at least 10 at 3000 level. Students must ensure that they complete no more than 100 units at the 1000 level in the program. Therefore the level of the Directed Courses chosen will depend upon the level of Elective Courses chosen.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

For more information about Honours please follow the link here.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

A feature of this program is the use of block teaching. Within the structure of the semester, individual courses are divided into two teaching blocks.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.