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Study at UON

The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) is a leader in university education, with a reputation for high quality teaching and learning and exciting, contemporary academic programs.

We are a research-intensive institution with an exceptional record of achievement, having been ranked among the top 1% of the world's universities by the QS World University Rankings 2017/18 website.

We have further study options - both undergraduate and postgraduate - related to Drawing Nature, Science and Culture: Natural History Illustration.

Bachelor of Natural History Illustration

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Barking Owl by NHI student Linda Lunnon.

Natural History Illustration brings together three main subjects - art, science and the environment, with careers in areas such as medical illustration, archaeology, botanics and environmental conservation.

The Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at UON is for drawing and digital illustration enthusiasts who are fascinated by the natural world. Designed to be a bridge between art and science, it relies on scientific accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Learn a range of traditional and modern techniques enabling you to creatively bring objects to life through artistic representation.

Find out more: UON Bachelor of Natural History Illustration website

Master of Creative Industries

The Master of Creative Industries is a combination of practical, creative and entrepreneurial courses designed to align your creative skills with the most progressive industries. Using first-rate facilities and Innovation Labs, you will collaborate in an interdisciplinary learning environment to transform your ideas and passions into a commercial product. You will also learn how to expose your product to the market place. One of the most valued learning outcomes in the program is the ability to understand what industry and communities require to drive social and cultural change.

Find out more: UON Master of Creative Industries website

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