The Botanical Illustration certificate program provides students with the skills and portfolio to apply to advanced scientific illustration programs, or as the basis for a career as a botanical artist. It is also an attractive resume enhancement for students in other related programs, such as landscape design, botany and biology. A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the requirements specified below. The Certificate of Proficiency is not indicated on the student's transcript.<br>Program Learning Outcomes:<br><br>Students who complete the certificate will be able to:<br>Create visually accurate renderings of diverse plant materials, demonstrating technical competence in both drawing and watercolor techniques.<br>Recognize, identify and illustrate basic plant structures relating to stems and their modifications, roots and their modifications, leaves and their modifications, flowers and their modifications, floral inflorescences and fruits.<br>Demonstrate knowledge of the history of botanical illustration, contemporary botanical artists and development of personal illustration style.