Marine Scientific Illustration & Underwater Photography, Aegean Sea, Greece

This course is aimed at students and graduates of Illustration, Design, Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, as well as of related fields.

This will be a 10-day course based in Ikaria, comprising lectures, seminars, workshops and practical field work. Participants will gain first-hand experience in all stages of producing an accomplished scientific illustration, from procuring source material in the field to painting methods and techniques. Intensive observational drawing workshops will be delivered in the studio and in the field.

Topics covered
What is Scientific Illustration? Processes and applications.
- Introduction to species identification in the field. Presentations on Invertebrates, Algae and Fish.
- Biodiversity and conservation of Aegean Sea ecosystems
- Underwater photography. Training in use of equipment
- Snorkelling, safety procedures, best practice rules and discussion on Aegean Sea habitats: where particular species can be found.
- Practical training in underwater photography in the field.
- Self evaluation of resource material to determine gaps in information.
- Observational drawing skills. Workshops in the field and in the studio.
- Colour theory. Painting techniques using a variety of media.
- Applying species identification skills to illustrating of species.

For 2007 we offer the following dates: 27 June – 6 July and 22 September – 1 October.

The number of participants is limited to 10 (minimum 4). For more information please see the website at:
http://www.archipelago.gr/en/viewpage.asp?page=fieldcourses/MarineIllustration.html

or contact via email: abigail@archipelago.gr