Botanical Illustration 1 - Online

 Overview

This online module provides an introduction to the art of Botanical Illustration with a heavy emphasis on drawing from observation. The history of botanical illustration, scientific techniques and terminology will be explored, thus giving the student an insight into and understanding of species and the structure of plants.

The aim of study is to provide: an introduction to the drawing and painting skills required for Botanical Illustration the skills to enable students to analyse the structure of plants and draw them to scale knowledge of different media for achieving texture, habit and form the history of illustration from early herbals to the Linnaean system of plant classification an insight into the role of women as explorers, artists and colourists.

Programme

Botanical Illustration 1 will cover botanical drawing in graphite and watercolour painting techniques to depict a variety of plant forms, with accuracy of colour, detail, tone, form and attention to composition. Drawing from life will be preferred and encouraged. Some knowledge of watercolour will be preferable although not essential but for watercolour beginners.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:  

Assessments

1. To produce a visual diary/sketchbook with evidence of all study, exercises, collated images with research and body of art-work for 20% of marks.
2. To produce a finished watercolour composition of your chosen subjects using all of the techniques that you've learned throughout the module and other work completed in the portfolio for 80% 

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.