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Medical and scientific illustrators combine drawing skills with knowledge of biology or other sciences. Medical illustrators draw illustrations of human anatomy and surgical procedures. Scientific illustrators draw illustrations of animal and plant life, atomic and molecular structures, and geologic and planetary formations. The illustrations are used in medical and scientific publications and in audiovisual presentations for teaching purposes. Medical illustrators also work for lawyers, producing exhibits for court cases.
Cartoonists draw political, advertising, social, and sports cartoons. Some cartoonists work with others who create the idea or story and write the captions. Most cartoonists have comic, critical, or dramatic talents in addition to drawing skills.
Sketch artists create likenesses of subjects with pencil, charcoal, or pastels. Sketches are used by law enforcement agencies to assist in identifying suspects, by the news media to depict courtroom scenes, and by individual patrons for their own enjoyment.
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jthao
4 months ago
10 comments
I learned I'm a Graphic Designer after all. Thanks for the job descriptions. It really helped clear things up for me. I am also able to work in the Art Director and Photographer categories as well.
rdmahammite123
8 months ago
16 comments
I found out i'm good at illustrating, which i already knew, but the list of schools did not indicate any programs for illustration.
karisthenewcar
9 months ago
2 comments
Would cartoonists really be considered designers or would they be better fitted in the fine art/artists group?
I find it surprising how Industrial Designers are not listed here. Who do you think designed the computer that you are using to read this article? Who made vehicles look/function appealingly?