Career Options

Options for Natural History Illustration graduates are opening up everywhere, as the recognition of the very specific skills taught uniquely in our programs are explored and recognised across a diverse range of industries. Examples of careers our graduates have or could go on to work in include:

  • as Scientific Illustrators - where scientifically accurate images are required for journals, books and other publications
  • at Archaeological digs - travelling and recording specimens, especially in places where cameras and otehr modern technology cannot be used
  • for Childrens books - true to life renderings for enquiring minds
  • for Movies - cross-media application of skills and technologies
  • as Teachers - many students go on to a Diploma in Education
  • as Court artists - where cameras are not allowed
  • in Botanic Gardens
  • doing Museum work
  • for Medical illustration
  • in 3D animation
  • creating Cartoon characters
  • as War artists
  • in Puppetry
  • working freelance
  • and as commercial illustrators
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