BIOL 325: Develop an appreciation for the modern forms and uses of illustration in biological publication

Course Description

Develop an appreciation for the modern forms and uses of illustration in biological publication. Learn to incorporate elements of positive and negative space, line stippling, and shading with black-and-white media (e.g. pen and ink, graphite) into your illustrations on biologically themed subject matter. Create biological illustrations with colored media and with digital media. Assessment will be based on student group or instructor critiques (oral and written) of assignments and portfolio items.