I am currently a Wildlife Biology major with a concentration in Conservation and Biodiversity, and I'm figuring out what courses that I want to take next semester (ewww) :). I was talking to my advisor and he said that Biology majors really don't have the time to commit to art courses because of the outside studio time that is needed and that I won't use it later in life, but I can't help but think that I will use any type of art skills that I have later in life. Is there anyone out there that are involved in biological sciences that has used art frequently, and whether or not you recommend I take it? I'm curious, I have plenty of time to take it, but I would like to know if anyone uses it or if I should focus on something else? THANKS!
2007-03-31 07:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by Casey ~ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I think that any school would require some liberal arts classes such as arts for electives. If you have an inkling for it, I would suggest you take a class in drawing or painting. I know one of my friends took her biology major and is now working in the field of graphic arts doing illustrations for biology books and the like.
2007-03-31 07:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It couldn't hurt to take an art class. If you have the time to do the outside studio work then why not. Sometimes when you are doing work for bio classes or even in the future for your job you may have to draw. I know at my university one of the professors for the plant biology class has us draw pictures and label them. I know it would make it easier on the professor and the TAs to grade if they can tell what it is. I mean taking the class would really be up to you but if you have the time and are going to enjoy it, I would say sure go ahead and take it.
2007-03-31 14:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by vcutheatre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Art would have benfited me as a biology teacher. I like to give students original diagrams in different formats (homeowrk, quizzes, tests), to check and make sure they can transfer knowledge of things (especially anatomy), giving them different views of the same thing. I imagine art skills were quite important to field biologists before digital cameras. There are bullpens of artists that create diagrams for biology textbooks. I would think a sketch class would benefit. The liberal arts classes I took to fullfil my BS were purely for enjoyment (history of jazz, blues, and rock, world religions, and a contemporary philosophy class). I think if you enjoy art, have the time to take the classes and get something from them, it's money well spent.
2007-03-31 14:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by the_way_of_the_turtle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Art can be useful in almost any endeavor and certainly in yours. A drawing class or two and some watercolor learning will improve your observational skills much and will enhance your life considerably. Since you have the time to take the classes, please do so. Good luck.
2007-03-31 14:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think art is useful to someone with your interests. I often have my students draw in order to study a specimen closely - aquatic insects, flower parts, leaf venation, root systems, ...
I wish I had taken some drawing classes.
2007-03-31 14:42:16 · answer #5 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have worked in medical laboratories in various settings, and having no artistic skill has NEVER been a problem.
2007-03-31 16:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋