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Field course from Archipelagos 2008 Please forward to any relevant parties who may be interested in the following course: Marine Scientific Illustration and Underwater Photography 2008 A unique opportunity to explore the fascinating underwater life of the Aegean Sea and discover the links between science and art. Following the success of our 2007 summer field courses we are again running a series of field courses in Scientific Illustration of Marine Fauna & Flora of the Aegean Sea. This course is aimed at students and graduates of Illustration, Design, Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, as well as of related fields. Applicants will also be considered from a non-scientific or artistic background. Non-graduates are also welcome. The only requirement is a keen interest in marine life and the depiction of this life through photography and illustration. This will be a 10-day course based on the island of Ikaria comprising lectures, seminars, workshops and practical fieldwork. Participants will gain first-hand experience in all stages of producing an accomplished scientific illustration, from procuring source material in the field to painting methods and techniques. Intensive observational drawing workshops will be delivered in the studio and in the field. Participants will spend time developing their underwater photography skills in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean. The local area offers a diversity of different marine environments, which are home to an abundance of weird and wonderful marine organisms. These experiences will then be utilised to create a piece of artwork that reflects the diversity, and the beauty, of the underwater world. Tuition is given throughout the course in techniques of snorkelling, photography, painting and observational drawing, but there is also the freedom for students to explore the subject in an individual and creative way. Guidance will also be given for those wishing to produce a traditional and anatomically correct scientific illustration. Topics covered 1. What is Scientific Illustration? Processes and applications. 2. Introduction to species identification in the field. Presentations on Invertebrates, Algae and Fish. 3. Biodiversity and conservation of Aegean Sea ecosystems 4. Underwater photography. Training in use of equipment. 5. Snorkeling, safety procedures, best practice rules and discussion on Aegean Sea habitats: where particular species can be found. 6. Practical training in underwater photography in the field. 7. Self evaluation of resource material to determine gaps in information. 8. Observational drawing skills. Workshops in the field and in the studio. 9. Colour theory. Painting techniques using a variety of media. 10. Applying species identification skills to illustrating of species. Course Dates For 2008 we offer the following dates: A: 29/5 to 7/6 B: 3/7 to 12/7 C: 1/9 to 10/9 Fees The number of participants is limited to 10 (minimum 4). The fee for the ten-day course is 650 Euros, including all day activities of the program, accommodation, snorkeling excursions, drawing and painting materials and half board meals (breakfast and lunch). For more information please see our website: www.archipelago.gr or contact Abigail Lingford at: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archipelagos, Institute of Marine & Environmental Research of the Aegean Sea, is a Greek non-profit environmental NGO, that works toward the conservation of the natural environment of the GreekSeas. Archipelagos' action combines scientific research into the biodiversity of the marine and terrestrial environment of the Greek seas and islands, with efficient conservation work in which local communities play an active part. Parallel to the research and conservation work carried out year round, in research bases and stations in Aegean Sea islands, Archipelagos offers a series of educational/practical training activities, in various fields of environmental research and conservation.