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Medical Illustrator

Medical Illustrator. By Kristen Holtan. What do Medical Illustrators do?. They use computer graphics programs to design illustrations for… scientific journals instructional videos Presentations Exhibits Draw illustrations of human anatomy and surgical procedures. Continued….

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Medical Illustrator

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  1. Medical Illustrator By Kristen Holtan

  2. What do Medical Illustrators do? • They use computer graphics programs to design illustrations for… • scientific journals • instructional videos • Presentations • Exhibits • Draw illustrations of human anatomy and surgical procedures

  3. Continued… • Medical Illustrators use a variety of mediums including… • pen and ink • Watercolor • Plaster • Wax • Plastics • photographic equipment • They are increasingly utilizing computer graphic software packages to create illustrations • Work 40 hours a week

  4. Working Conditions • Wide range of settings • Many work for medical schools or large academic health center • Others work in… • hospitals • Clinics • medical legal firms • publishing companies • research institutions • veterinary schools • medical education companies • Some work by themselves • Some work with a team

  5. Education • Many complete a Bachelor’s Degree program in anatomy or instructional design prior to pursuing a graduate degree • A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree combining Art with… • drawing • life drawing • painting • design • color theory • photography and layout is preferred • Followed by a Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration

  6. Method Of Entry • Medical and Scientific Illustrators must have a Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration to be certified by the Association of Medical Illustrators • Many complete a Bachelor’s Degree program in anatomy or instructional design prior to pursuing a graduate degree

  7. Salary Range • $61,000 to $150,000 • Number Employed in 2008 was 300

  8. Advancements • Medical Illustrators may become directors or assistant directors of media services units • Some become Freelance Illustrators and may independently contract their services

  9. Desirable Characteristics • The ability to visualize their illustration • Create a winning portfolio with your work • Creative • Previous drawing and experience

  10. Where Can Schooling Be Attained? • Most Wisconsin colleges, universities, or technical colleges will offer an Art major. • Wisconsin currently does not offer a Master's Degree Program in Medical Illustration • Currently there are 4 accredited graduate programs in the nation and 1 in Toronto

  11. Why I Chose This Career • I chose to research the position of Medical Illustrator because I have an interest in graphic design and screen printing

  12. Bibliography • http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/87/Medical_Illustrator • http://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/education.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_illustrator

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