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Course Description

Detail grom an illustration of a hawthorn twig wit green leaves and red berries

Botanical Illustration is the centuries-old art form of drawing plants for scientific documentation, educational information, and/or aesthetic purposes. Graphite is the fundamental medium for botanical illustration drawings. Botanical Illustration I includes an overview of modern botanical illustration and its uses, as well as basic graphite skills for planning and finishing a botanical drawing in graphite. Students become familiar with graphite techniques, including graphic application, line drawing, toning, layering, and textures and composition. Each class session builds skill development and confidence through demonstrations, discussions, and exercises, including the importance of plant observation. 

Note(s):

  • This course does not provide certificate credit.

Prerequisites

None
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Section Title
Botanical Illustration I
Type
Workshop
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jul 18, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $390.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Materials List

Section Notes

  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method:  Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • This course does not provide certificate credit.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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