2.  They use computer graphics programs to design illustrations for… › scientific journals › instructional videos › Presentations › Exhibits  Draw illustrations of human anatomy and surgical procedures

3.  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.  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.  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.  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.  $61,000 to $150,000  Number Employed in 2008 was 300

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

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

10.  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.  I chose to research the position of Medical Illustrator because I have an interest in graphic design and screen printing

12.  http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Care er/87/Medical_Illustrator http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Care er/87/Medical_Illustrator  http:// www.ami.org/medical- illustration/education.html http:// www.ami.org/medical- illustration/education.html  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_illus trator