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28 Jun

Module 7: Biodiversity Illustration – Field Scientific Illustration Techniques

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

General Information
  • Date: June 28, July 5, and July 12, 2025
  • Location: CIIMAR
  • 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: Portuguese/English
  • Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

 

Registration

Fee: 50€/person

Payment deadline: June 21, 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 the world of color in scientific illustration, through the understanding of materials and color techniques. Acquiring the skills will also involve the critical observation of reference works in the field.

Preliminary studies and drawings will be developed, using different color methodologies. The final objective will be to gather the necessary knowledge to reproduce a final piece of art for a scientific illustration project, using one of the color techniques of choice.

 

Module content
  • Introduction to Scientific Illustration;
  • Introduction to Materials;
  • Introduction to Basic Scientific Illustration Techniques;
  • Observation Drawing – Shapes and Volumes;

 

Required materials:

Any materials you’d like to use. It is recommended to have a field notebook with paper weight over 120g, some graphite pencils, a black ink pen (Bic or gel), a coloring medium of choice (watercolor, colored pencils, gouache, etc.), and an eraser.

 


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.