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22 Mar

Module 4: Technology Illustration – Technologies in Scientific Illustration

Scientific Illustration Course 2025. Check the other modules of the course here.

General Information
  • Date: March 22th & 29th, and April 5th,2025
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 18h
  • Schedule: 10h to 13h and 14h30 to 17h30
  • Target audience: Anyone, whether part of the scientific community or not, with an interest in learning about science and illustration.
  • Minimum number of registrations: 8
  • Maximum number of registrations: 15
  • Language: English
  • Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

 

Registration

Fee: 15€/person

Payment deadline: March 15, 2025.

  • Register through this link.
  • Pay through bank transfer to CIIMAR Bank Details PT50007900000826888810276
  • Send proof of payment required to book the place (to trainingandcareer@ciimar.up.pt ).
  • After sending the proof of payment, a confirmatory e-mail for the registration will be sent.

 

Aims of the module

Introduction to technologies as tools for scientific illustration, through the understanding of them in various contexts. The acquisition of skills will also involve critical observation of reference works in the field.

In the photography aspect, skills will be developed in field photography and its importance for the study of the element to be illustrated, as well as laboratory photography, where the necessary skills for photographic representation as a base for traditional drawing will be developed, in accordance with industry standards.

Preliminary studies and drawings will be developed using different digital methodologies, which will also include understanding their usefulness as a foundation for traditional illustration.

The final goal will be to acquire the necessary knowledge for preparing and reproducing a final artwork for a scientific illustration project, using the various technologies presented.

 

Module content
  • Introduction to Scientific Illustration;
  • Introduction to digital technologies as support for traditional illustration;
  • Field and preparation photography;
  • Digital illustration;
  • Digital illustration as preparation for traditional illustration.

 

 

Required materials:

Computer with a digital tablet or tablet with pen. Free software to be indicated later.

Camera or smartphone with good photography quality.

 


Instructor

Helena Baptista – I’m a tax consultant for tech innovation, but my passion is scientific illustration, blending art and science to depict nature’s wonders. With a background in Biology, I create scientifically accurate illustrations using stippling, colored pencils, and sumi ink. Influenced by Ernst Haeckel and Da Vinci, I prioritize detail and research, ensuring each piece reflects true anatomy and behavior.

 


In case of any questions, please contact CIIMAR’s Advanced Training & Careers‘ office.