Department of Science Illustration
Summer of Science Illustration
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.
How to register
Registration for 2022 summer courses opens April 5th, 2022.
Submit your completed Registration Form
- By Email: extended@csumb.edu
- By Fax: 831-582-5376
- Allow 2-3 business days for your registration to process
- You will receive an email from Extended@csumb.edu after your registration is processed.
Once you have completed registration, please continue to check the CSUMB email address that is assigned to you as the course dates approach. Instructors will communicate with you via this email address with any changes to the supply list, course materials, and classroom location.
Cost and payment
Cost: $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.
2021 courses
Registration for 2021 summer courses is now closed. Please check back in January for a full list of 2022 summer 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.
Botanical Illustration
Course Number: 30231
Number & Section: 395 (33)
Dates: June 14-25
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Yvonne Byers
Botanical Illustration Supplies 2021
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.
Digital 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.
Marine Science Illustration
Course Number: 30227
Number & Section: 302(30)
Dates: July 12-23
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm (PT)
Instructor: Amadeo Bachar
Marine Science-Illustration Supplies 2021
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.
