NHIL2003
20 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course focuses on developing a breadth of experience in botanical illustration practice and its application to scientific illustration, and the visual interpretation of the natural environment. An emphasis will be placed on creative and innovative approaches to studio practice, as well as applying vocational and professional attitudes to contemporary scientific illustration. A broad range of illustrative techniques and materials relevant to contemporary natural history illustration practice will be explored and applied through a series of studio projects. Students will be guided in aspects of research through links with organizations such as the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Australian Museum, Shortland Wetlands Centre or the National Parks and Wildlife Service as well as areas from within the University which share coherencies.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 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. Apply methods and procedures of scientific and creative illustration practice with application to botanical and environmental 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 content is focused on the development and understanding of studio practice incorporating scientific illustration and studio techniques developed through applied projects. In order to consolidate and clarify the development process, students will produce and submit a body of completed works, with accompanying research and technical experimentation.
Studio topics may include:
- Scientific (botanical) illustration methods, techniques, media and materials
- Drawing from the microscope
- Image composition and the development of formal illustration plates.
- Atmospheric and linear perspective
- The study and illustration of Australian native species
- Health and safety issues related to the scientific illustrator.
Assumed knowledge
This course has prerequisites. Students must have successfully completed NHIL1002 and NHIL1004 (or DESN1530 and DESN1560) before they can enrol in NHIL2003.
Assessment items
Journal: Journal 1
Project: Project 1
Journal: Journal 2
Project: Project 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.