Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure
Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Drawing Nature, Science, and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 certification course has been designed by edX in collaboration with the University of Newcastle. This course focuses on making the learners see and draw nature like an illustrator. The domain of Natural History Illustration is all about observing and replicating the subjects of science, nature, and culture, with their connection to the environment being primary.
Participants will learn about the fundamental skills and techniques required for creating accurate and remarkable replications of natural world subjects. The Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 training course instructors will show the practical ways for developing skills from the outset. This course covers step by step the basics of Natural History Illustration, starting from the very first reflection of a subject to its final replication in the studio. Participants will learn enduring skills that shall be useful to them in many different ways. This course will develop the visual interpretation and observational skills of the participants in a fun and interactive way.
The Highlights
- Online learning course
- 6 weeks course duration
- 3-6 hours of weekly learning
- Course instructors of the University of Newcastle
- Course certification by edX and University of Newcastle
- Introductory course
- Course schedule
- Video transcripts
- Cost-free audit available
Programme Offerings
- Video transcripts
- Discussion forum.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 11562 | yes | The University of Newcastle, Newcastle |
The Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 certification fee is different for the verified, and the audit tracks. The Veefiried track fee is Rs. 11,562 which includes a shareable certificate, proper edX support, and recognition from other global institutions. The fee for the audit track is actually zero which means that it is free.
Fee details for Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 course
Particulars | Amount |
Course fees Verified Track | Rs. 11,562 |
Certificate fees Audit Track | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 certification by edX will be awarded after the participants pass this course and satisfy the certification fee criteria. They also need to pay the defined amount.
What you will learn
Participants of the Drawing Nature, Science, and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 certification syllabus are expected to learn about the following topics:
- Participants will develop core scientific observational skills.
- They will become proficient in sketching techniques and field drawings.
- The concept of sketch development shall become familiar to the participants.
- They will understand the components of natural history illustration.
- They will learn about the proportion, form, and structure essentials.
- Expertise in drawing and rendering techniques will be developed by the participants.
- Participants will grasp the structure of flowers and leaves.
- Observational drawing methods will be introduced to the participants.
Who it is for
This course could be advantageous for the below mentioned candidates:
- Candidates looking to pursue the illustration discipline.
- Candidates who are passionate about Natural History Illustration like historians.
Admission Details
Refer to these steps for securing admission in the Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration 101 classes course:
Step 1: Use the given URL to be redirected towards the course website -https://www.edx.org/course/drawing-nature-science-and-culture-natural-history
Step 2: Select enrol button given on the course website.
Step 3: Sign in or sign up with edX if you do not have an account.
Step 4: Candidates can pursue the course through the verified track or the audit track.
Step 5: Audit track offers free access to the course content while verified track requires payment of course fees for course access.
The Syllabus
Introduction to course and overview of NHI of historical and contemporary practice to set the scene for an immersive skills building experience.
Introduction to Natural History Illustration methods and demonstration on observational drawing.
Introduction to working in the field and recording subjects and their environmental surroundings quickly and accurately.
Understanding plant anatomy.
Understanding animal anatomy.
Creating finished artworks.
Instructors
The University of Newcastle, Newcastle Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course has two instructors, who are Bernadette Drabsch and Andrew Howells from the University of Newcastle.
The course shall last for six weeks. It shall require three to six hours of learning every week.
Yes, video transcripts are available for the course videos in the English language only.
Participants will be sent a confirmation email with a link for account activation. Candidates can use the link to activate their account.
Candidates cannot change their edX username once they have registered with edX.
Yes, participants can add a recovery email address and an additional location for receiving a password reset in case they are accessing their original email address.
No, the course certificate will be given digitally. The hard copy will not be available.
Yes, participants can receive a refund of the course fee if they generate a request for the same within the fourteen days period.