Delivery method: Self-paced online learning. 10 credits

As a Natural History Illustrator there will be jobs that come up that you have real passion for, for example climate change and its effect on the natural world.

Course Description

As a Natural History Illustrator there will be jobs that come up that you have real passion for, for example climate change and its effect on the natural world. This module will cover how to research and create your own illustrated article to highlight a species affected by climate change. This module is employability focused, giving you skills required for the job market. In this module we will discuss climate change from a natural history and ecology point of view and how it has affected species. It will include video interviews with real world experts and knowledge that you can use to inspire your own research. You will then move on to research your own chosen species and develop an illustrated article highlighting the issues faced, using your own carefully researched text and hand-painted illustrations. 
This 10-credit course not only covers research techniques, drawing and painting and graphic design skills, but also helps you put Natural History Illustration into a real-world context. 
This online, self-paced module will take you through step-by-step demonstrations of techniques with useful hints and information on how you will create your own illustrated article. Why not then try and get it published? 
Each unit will enable you to practice techniques, develop your ideas, reflect upon what you have learnt and conduct research to complement your study and extend your learning. You will also have the opportunity to map ideas and discuss with your fellow students your chosen subject, using the Discussion Board within the Module. Students should aim to complete at least 100 hours of study (even more is advisable) to get the most out of this module in order to fulfil the criteria for the course. All module content is accessed through our online learning portal; you need access to a computer, camera/phone camera and to be proficient in using email. 

 
You will be required to create: 
• a fully illustrated article on the subject of climate change and your chosen species, containing your own researched written text and hand-painted illustrations, minimum size to be one side of A4 for 70% of marks. 
• a Visual Diary containing research notes on your chosen species, tasks, sketches, and visual layout ideas for the final article for 30% of marks.