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scientific
illustration
Illustrations
were essential in spreading new scientific and medical ideas and it was often
the case that new developments in the sciences were accompanied by
corresponding developments in illustrative techniques. These techniques are the
subject of Seeing Is Believing, which complements an exhibition of the same
name on view from October 23, 1999-February 19, 2000 at The New York Public
Library's Humanities and Social Sciences Library.
This
site contains three basic tutorials for creating various styles of scientific
illustrations (of insects) using Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator. I
describe one way to go about it. Please use the information presented as
a springboard for inspiring your own way of working. Also, please contact
me with ideas, comments, or suggestions. Thank you! ––
Darci Kampschroeder
Highly detailed dorsal view of a specimen. On
the computer, start by doing the drawing in color. Later it can be
easily converted to black-and-white, and even a half-tone if needed. At right
is a detail of the drawing used for the tutorial.
Now that
we have the technology to take beautifully clear images of our small specimens
(about 1mm average) I don’t do many actual drawings anymore. I do photo
illustrations — clean up and straighten out raw photos of specimens to
create a handsome and clear final image. Detail of a before/after shown
The
majority of images needed for scientific journals are simple line drawings —
“pen & ink,” in traditional terms. This type of illustration is best for
photocopying or for publishing in journals that do not use color or grayscale.
SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION . UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The fields
of biological and medical illustration, collectively
known as Scientific Illustration, use artwork as visual tools
of
communication solely for the service of scientific education.
The production of drawings of measured accuracy, conceptualized
drawings and diagrammatic images are created to enable communication
between scientist and author, teacher and student, or physician
and patient. An artist must, therefore, be aware of the viewer's
level of knowledge and relate the message in a logical sequence
without confusing the viewer with too much or too little information.
Because they communicate subtleties and eliminate ambiguities
of language, scientific illustrations are an important, often
necessary, element in precise communication.
Students will receive a BFA degree with an interdisciplinary
certificate in Scientific Illustration. Upon graduation, the
student should be able to enter the field with a broad understanding
of science and techniques so as to communicate directly with
an expert in any discipline of science. The successful completion
of the required courses should provide the student with the
portfolio and resum of classes required for acceptance into
an accredited master's degree program in medical illustration.
student profile
Students should have an interest in the fields of Science and
Art and have the desire to learn how to communicate multiple
subjects, theories, and procedures in the many areas of science.
Students should be able to work well with others, maintain a
professional relationship and have the self-discipline to work
long hours, under short deadlines, while accepting direction
and criticism from instructors, art directors or clients and
follow through with comprehension.
Students should have a strong eye for observation and communication.
They must have a desire to learn from research and verbal communication
for complete understanding of scientific information. Students
in this field should have the ability to illustrate, in fine
detail, exactly what they see, and to work within the guidelines
specified by the assignment or the client.
employment
Positions available for a natural science or medical illustrator
may range from working alone to being a member of a large production
unit. There is a potential for employment in universities or
medical schools with science departments having especially strong
teaching and research programs, scientific and medical research
centers, hospitals, clinics,dental and
veterinary schools and museums of scientific history and learning
such as the Smithsonian Institution. Many illustrators pursue
freelance commercial markets, creating illustrations for publishing,
pharmaceutical and advertising agencies or clients such as physicians
and attorneys or others who have a need of visual aids for science
and medical education.
major requirements
Area F:
ARHI 2100, ARST 1050, ARST 1060, ARST 1079, ARST 1080; one 2000-level
ARST course
For current requirements, refer to the UGA online bulletin at
60 hrs in major
Minimum grade of C required for all courses