Medical Illustration
Curriculum
| Course | Quarter Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| First Year | |
| Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| Anatomic Illustration | 3 |
| Computer Applications in Medical Illustration | 3 |
| Scientific Visualization | 3 |
| 3D Modeling of Biomedical Forms | 3 |
| 3D Animation of Biomedical Forms | 3 |
| Science Elective | 4 |
| Studio Electives (2) | 6 |
| Second Year | |
| Surgical Illustration | 3 |
| Interactive Media I | 3 |
| Interactive Media II | 3 |
| Portfolio and Business Practices | 3 |
| Studio Electives (2) | 6 |
| Thesis | 10 |
In addition to the core curriculum, students may pursue advanced training in 3D graphics and animation through RIT’s Graduate Program in Computer Graphics Design or the School of Film and Animation. The Medical illustration program also offers elective courses in Molecular Illustration, Facial Prosthetics, Medical Legal Illustration (preparing graphics for the courtroom), and Desktop Prepress (preparing images for print output). Studio electives through the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences include graphic design, typography, painting, book illustration, photography, sculpture, metalcrafts, glass, and many more.
