Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration (BPM I)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
BPM I 323. Scientific Illustration Principles and Techniques.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in art and design and 3 credits in biological sciences
Studio basics and professional techniques in black & white, continuous tone, and color. Emphasis on tools, materials, and rendering.
BPM I 326. Illustration and Illustration Software.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: ARTIS 323
Application of painting, drawing, and image making techniques to communication. Development of technical abilities using illustration software. Digital and print production techniques.
BPM I 327. Illustration as Communication.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ARTIS 326
Studio problems in illustration emphasizing composition and communication. Problem solving methodologies.
BPM I 337. Application of Scientific Illustration Techniques.
(Cross-listed with ARTIS). (0-6) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: ARTIS 327
Rendering techniques applied to different types of biological and scientific subjects emphasizing communication. The use of traditional and digital media. Term project required.
BPM I 395. Field Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A combination seminar and field trip course emphasizing nature interpretation, field sketching techniques and preparation of a final illustration based on field experience.
BPM I 398. Cooperative Education.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the program cooperative education coordinator, junior classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for these courses prior to commencing each work period.
BPM I 435I. Illustrating Nature I Sketching.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Sketching plants, animals and terrain. Visual communication, development of a personal style, and integration of typographic and visual elements on a page will be emphasized.
BPM I 436I. Illustrating Nature II Photography.
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 2.
SS.
Beginning to intermediate technical and compositional aspects of color photography of natural areas and their plants and animals.
BPM I 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and advisory committee chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
BPM I 494. Special Topics in Illustration.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Intensive exploration of illustration techniques in a studio or field setting.
BPM I 497. Illustration Internship.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification in BPM I, written approval of supervising instructor and advisory committee chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
