This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in concept development and observational drawing skills. As well as integrate traditional and introductory digital media techniques within the subject matter of drawing plants, animals, and natural science content. Both traditional forms of media (graphite, pen/ink, charcoal, color pencil etc.) and digital forms of media production will be used to illustrate subjects through demonstrations and visual problems. The course will focus on the integration of traditional and digital media, as it related to realistic and representational drawing. Students will learn professional production methods and design conventions within the field of natural science and zoological illustration.