Summer of Science Illustration
***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Due to the mandatory Monterey County shelter-in-place, summer classes at CSUMB will be hosted ONLINE for 2021. Botanical Illustration, Field Sketching, Marine Science Illustration, and Digital Science Illustration will be synchronous from 9am-1:30pm (PT). Digital Painting courses will be asynchronous with one-on-one coaching.
Each summer, instructors from the Science Illustration Graduate Certificate Program host condensed summer classes. All levels are welcome - from interested amateurs and professionals honing their skills, to high school and college students who want to sketch the natural environment or learn to draw what they observe. Classes can be taken separately or as consecutive 2-week courses.
Cost: $280/unit + $39 per term campus service fee = $879/class
Payment is due at time of registration.
Registration for summer courses opens April 5th, 2021.
Each course is 3 units.
For more information, call (831) 582-5159 or email scienceillustration@csumb.edu.
2021 Courses
Digital Painting
Course Number: 30228
Number & Section: 395(30)
Dates: June 14-25
Schedule: asynchronous
Instructor: Justine Lee Hirten
Explore science illustration using Adobe Photoshop. We will take a focused look into tablet based drawing and painting in Photoshop with the goal of making digital painting accessible to everyone. No prior art, science or digital illustration experience necessary, however basic computer skills are required.
Digital Painting Supplies 2021Botanical Illustration
Course Number: 30231
Number & Section: 395 (33)
Dates: June 14-25
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Yvonne Byers
Join us for two weeks of painting and illustrating plants and flowers using pen & ink and watercolor. Students will gain insights into color theory, light, and a variety of useful illustration techniques. In addition, we’ll explore plant anatomy and plant structure for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the botanical world. All levels of experience are welcome. No prior art or science experience is necessary.
Botanical Illustration Supplies 2021Digital Science Illustration
Course Number: 30230
Number & Section: 395(32)
Dates: June 28-July 9
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Amadeo Bachar
An introduction to illustrating science and natural subjects using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Includes graph design, digital inking and painting, and colorization of traditional media. The course focus covers both stand-alone digital illustration and the integration of traditional media within the digital platform. All levels of experience welcome.
Field Sketching
Course Number: 30226
Number & Section: 301 (30)
Dates: June 28-July 9
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Andrea Dingeldein
Field sketching can help you discover extraordinary natural subjects in ordinary places: from around your house, to your neighborhood, and beyond! This online course will cover basic drawing skills and color mixing techniques that will help you capture subjects in nature realistically, followed by several creative project prompts that will boost your observational skills and invigorate your sketchbook pages. Class instruction focuses mostly on pencil and watercolor techniques, but the use of a variety of materials is encouraged.
Field Sketching Supplies 2021Marine Science Illustration
Course Number: 30227
Number & Section: 302(30)
Dates: July 12-23
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Amadeo Bachar
Drawing from online reference material including video, photo and written descriptions we will pursue an intensive study of marine critters and a range of ecosystems. Current science illustration styles and conventions will be covered, with a focus on basic drawing skills and multiple watercolor techniques in an online format.
Digital Painting
Course Number: 30229
Number & Section: 395(31)
Dates: July 12-23
Schedule: asynchronous
Instructor: Justine Lee Hirten
Explore science illustration using Adobe Photoshop. We will take a focused look into tablet based drawing and painting in Photoshop with the goal of making digital painting accessible to everyone. No prior art, science or digital illustration experience necessary, however basic computer skills are required.
Digital Painting Supplies 2021How to Register
***Due to the mandatory Monterey County shelter-in-place, our office has limited on-campus operations. Please submit all payment and registration forms via email - extended@csumb.edu, or fax - (831) 582-5376. For your protection, please exclude any sensitive information and we will call you (e.g. social security number, credit card number, etc.)***
Submit your completed registration form
By Email: Extended@csumb.edu
By Fax: 831-582-5376
Please do not email or fax credit card information. College of Extended Education staff will call you for the number.
- Allow 2-3 business days for your registration to process
- You will receive an email from Extended@csumb.edu after your registration is processed.
How to Pay
Program fees: $280 per unit + $39 per term campus fee = $879 per class
- If you are not a CSUMB degree-track student, your fees are due at time of registration with check or credit card authorization form.
- If you are a CSUMB Degree Track Student, register and make your payment online in OASIS.
