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. Classes can be taken separately or as three consecutive 2-week courses.
Cost: $280/unit + $39 campus service fee = $879/class
Payment is due at time of registration.
Registration for summer courses opens April 8th, 2019.
Each course is 3 units.
On-campus housing is available for this program at a pro-rated cost!
For more information, call (831) 582-5159 or email scienceillustration@csumb.edu.
2019 Courses
Field Sketching
Course Number: 31999
Number & Section: 301 (30)
Dates: June 17-28th, 2019
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm
Instructor: Andrea Dingeldein
Sketch the sweeping vistas of Carmel, tidepools of Pacific Grove, the foggy harbor of Moss Landing, as well as historic Cannery Row. The course focuses on learning to use quick observation & field sketching techniques while exploring the rich ecosystems of California’s central coast. Media explored includes graphite, ink, colored pencil, and watercolor. All levels of experience welcome.
Marine Science Illustration
Course Number: 32000
Number & Section: 302 (30)
Dates: July 1-12th, 2019
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm
Instructor: Amadeo Bachar
Explore techniques necessary for illustrating marine subjects and their environments. Starting with a field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we will draw inspiration from one of the richest marine environments in the earth’s oceans. Current science illustration styles and conventions will be covered, with a focus on watercolor and graphite.
Digital Science Illustration
Course Number: 32001
Number & Section: 395 (30)
Dates: July 15-26th, 2019
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-1:30pm
Instructor: Amadeo Bachar
This course introduces students to illustrating science or nature subjects using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Assignments include graph design, digital inking and painting, and colorization of traditional media. Instruction covers both stand-alone digital illustration and the integration of traditional media within the digital platform. All levels of experience welcome.
How to register
Submit your completed registration form
By Mail:
CSUMB College of Extended Education100 Campus Center
Building 201, Suite 209
Seaside, CA 93955
By Email: Extended@csumb.edu
By Fax: 831-582-5376
Please do not email or fax credit card information. College of Extended Education staff will call you for the number.
- Allow 2-3 business days for your registration to process
- You will receive an email from Extended@csumb.edu after your registration is processed.
How to pay
Program fees: $280 per unit + $39 campus fee = $879 per class
Credit Card Authorization Form- 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.
