Bachelor of Natural History Illustration (pre 2020)
The University of Newcastle
About
If you have a love of drawing, are fascinated by the natural world and admire those professional illustrators who through their talent, skill and patience are able to bring to life a flower or a tiny beetle, then this is the degree for you.
Designed to be a bridge between art and science, the degree program offers you a unique opportunity to visually interpret the Australian environment.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Winter - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems | Summer 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| NHIL1001 | Natural History Field Studies 1 | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL1002 | Natural History Studio Studies 1 | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL1003 | Natural History Field Studies 2 | Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL1004 | Natural History Studio Studies 2 | Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL2001 | Advanced Field Studies | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 20 units |
| NHIL2002 | Natural History Theoretical Studies | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL2003 | Scientific Illustration Methods and Applied Studio Practice | Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 20 units |
| CIND3001 | Business Models, Professional Practice and Ethics | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL3001A | Natural History Illustration Major Project - Part A | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL3001B | Natural History Illustration Major Project - Part B | Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| NHIL3002 | Natural History Illustration Dissertation | Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
Learning outcomes
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.
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