Sketching and Plant Identification

ARCH X 494.65

Using the plants of Southern California, students learn plant taxonomy through observation using illustration and journaling.

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What you can learn.

Improve skills of observation
Plan and establish a drawing format and process
Keep a sketchbook/journal and documentation
Improve basic plant identification knowledge through the use of sketching
Improve illustrating/sketching techniques with pencil
Increase knowledge of plant material

About this course:

Held at locations in and around the Southern California area, this course is an introduction to scientific sketching and plant identification. Students are introduced to plant taxonomy and terminology. The instructor establishes a plant pallet to be studied for each location. Above all, students develop a keen sense of awareness and observation. CoVID 19 Update: This course will meet online via weekly zoom meetings. No assigned field trip locations. Students are required to do plant sketching and field observations on their own with the instructor's guidance