Not currently offered
Course code

NHIL2001

Units

20 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Natural History Illustration fieldwork and practice are linked and explored through the study of natural-world subjects, with an emphasis on the visual recording of specimen-specific attributes and their application to scientific illustration. Advanced Field Studies explores both individual and collaborative approaches to fieldwork observation and recording through prescribed projects in entomological and medical scientific illustration.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2021.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Collect field/lab resources and compile contextual research related to topic area.

2. Recognize and apply the methods and procedures of scientific illustration practice to the fields of entomological and medical sciences

3. Apply the methodology of scientific illustration practice to create innovative project solutions.

4. Develop proficiency with traditional and digital scientific illustration techniques, media and materials.


Content

The course content is focused on two distinct areas of illustration practice: entomological and medical illustration. Lab and field practices and protocols, as well as related approaches to studio practice, will be explored through applied projects utilising the University’s anatomy lab, NHI specimen collection and microscope facilities. Students will consolidate and clarify the development process by producing a body of completed works with accompanying contextual research and technical experimentation.

 

Topics may include:

  1. Individual and group field data collection methods
  2. Observational and recording methods and their application to the development and execution of studio projects
  3. Taxonomic drawing
  4. Entomological illustration
  5. Specimen collection and preservation
  6. Drawing from the microscope
  7. Scientific Illustration methods and industry standard practice
  8. Critical evaluation of composition development and technical execution of finished works
  9. Health and safety issues related to the scientific illustrator.

Assumed knowledge

This course has prerequisites. Students must have completed both NHIL1001 and NHIL1003 (or DESN1520 and DESN1550) to enrol in NHIL2001.


Assessment items

Portfolio: Portfolio 1 Visual Research Journal

Project: Project/s 1

Portfolio: Portfolio 2 Visual Research Journal

Project: Project/s 2

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.