The Science Illustration Certificate Program is offered through the Extended Education at California State University, Monterey Bay. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2010. The deadline is March 15th, 2010, or until all positions are filled.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is limited to 15 students and is by application only. The application deadline for Fall 2010 is March 15th. Applicants must
have at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in a science,
and must be able to demonstrate a strong background in representational
drawing, as well as a developed sense of aesthetics.
Other degrees are eligible if the portfolio exhibits
keen observational skills and if the applicant can demonstrate
a strong interest in and understanding of science.
Fees and Expenses
For the 2010–11 academic year, tuition is estimated to be $25,000.
After a non-refundable program fee of $500, tuition can be paid in quarterly installments.
Books and supply costs are estimated at $2,500.
Personal living expenses in Monterey County can range anywhere
from $7,000 to $13,000 for the nine-month academic year.
Financial Assistance
As a CSUMB student, you may be eligible for private financial assistance. CSUMB does not endorse or otherwise recommend specific lending sources.
PARTS OF THE APPLICATION (checklist)
• Application Form (includes background, courses taken, statement
of purpose)
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• Transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Portfolio
Application Instructions
Please use the Application for
Admission—The Science Illustration Certificate Program form.
You will need
Adobe Reader
to view this form. You may request a hard copy by E-mailing
ktallent@csumb.edu.
Application Fee
Your application must be accompanied by a non-refundable $55 application fee. Make check payable to CSUMB-Extended Education. Deadline for Fall 2010 applications is March 15th, 2010. Initial review can begin after this date but applications will be accepted until the class is full.
E-Mail Address
Be sure to provide an e-mail address on page one of your
application for an active account that you plan to check
regularly. This e-mail address will be used to advise
you of the status of your application and for most other
communication.
Official Transcripts
Please list every college attended on your application
form. Include one official transcript from the Registrar
of each institution attended (including university correspondence
or extension divisions), or a statement of good standing
if work was not completed. Transcripts may be sent directly
to the program office or directly to you if the institution
allows. Each transcript should be in an envelope sealed
and signed by the Registrar.
Letters of Recommendation
We require three letters of recommendation. Please provide
each reference with a copy of the Recommendation
Form (75kb pdf - Adobe Reader required).
Professors or others who are in a position to analyze your abilities
and academic promise in your chosen field of study should prepare letters
of recommendation. References
may use our form or attach a letter on their own
letterhead. Letters can be mailed directly to the
program office or to you in a sealed and signed envelope,
which you in turn forward to us along with your application.
Statement of Purpose
This should be a concise, well-written essay about your
background and your reasons for pursuing graduate study
in science illustration. Selection committees place particular
importance on the statement of purpose.
Portfolio
A portfolio submission is required and should consist of high quality prints, color photocopies, or photographs of ten to twenty representational pieces of your artwork. Traditional black-and-white or color media, digital illustration and three-dimensional work will all be considered. Each example should be labeled with a title, medium used, and date of completion. The collection should be bound in a folder or light binder no larger than 9" x 12" clearly labeled with the applicant’s
name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
If you wish to submit electronic pieces, please include
a hard copy print in the portfolio as well. Please do
not send original artwork. We will not return portfolios
unless specifically requested and unless a postage paid
return envelope is provided. When reviewing the portfolio
portion of the application, the selection committee looks
for attention to detail, accuracy, and aesthetics, as
well as presentation of materials.
Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score is not required,
but if you wish to provide scores and/or official reports
we welcome them.
International Students
All official academic
records must be issued in the original language and accompanied
by English translations prepared by the issuing institution.
If translations are not available from the institution
itself, translations may be prepared by government or
official translators.
International students are encouraged to
review the additional guidelines and visa requirements by visiting: http://international.csumb.edu/intl_faq.htm
Reactivating an Application
Applicants have the option of reactivating an application
from last year. Please contact the program office for information
and permission. A written reactivation request, submitted
via email or U.S. Postal Service along with a non-refundable,
application reactivation fee of $55 is required. Please
make checks payable to CSUMB-Extended Education.
Send Applications
to:
Extended Education- SICP
California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
University Corporation Building (201),
Suite 201, 2nd Floor Seaside, CA 93955-8001
tel: (831) 582-4500
ktallent@csumb.edu
