Forensic online training


		Online Workshop Dates Workshop Registration #'s INTRO PCS 1010: Oct 1, 2010 to Oct 29, 2010 Application return date: August 27, 2010 INTER PCS 0111: Jan. 24, 2011 to Feb. 18, 2011 Application return date: to be posted workshop application Forensic Art On-line Workshops Instructor: Stephen Mancusi These online programs are designed as introduction and intermediate workshops. They will improve the drawing skills of the artist and help him or her achieve a quality facial drawing. The training is presented through the completion of specific sketching assignments and the instructor's comments. These training critiques are offered according to the level of experience of the individual student artist. This is done with personalized video emails or webcam communications. Through these projects and evaluations, the beginner artist will obtain the required fundamental forensic art skills and the practicing forensic artist will improve his or her working skills. The workshops will also introduce the artist to the necessary concepts needed to conduct a police composite session and to execute other forensic art disciplines. The topics and assignments are presented as video lectures or demonstrations. Students will be furnished with all necessary printed and presentation materials. An on-line virtual classroom will be setup for students to compare and view assignments completed by others. At the completion of the workshops and depending on the student's previous experience, the student artist will possess new insights and abilities that are needed to create quality forensic images. Upon successfully completing the programs, the artist will receive a Certificate of Certification. Presently, there are two Online Forensic Art Workshops available. *Introduction to the Police Composite Sketch (INTRO PCS):* (Prerequisite for all the workshops) Topics covered: Facial Anatomy The Three Stage Composite Sketching Method Photograph References Improving Visual Skills of the Artist Pencil Drawing Techniques Equipment and materials Duration: 40 Hours of training over a 4 week period Number of Assignments: Minimum of 8 to 10 composite sketches *Intermediate Police Composite Sketching (INTER PCS):* Topics Covered: Conducting the Composite Session The Standard Operation Procedure Interviewing and Questioning Techniques Witness memory and perceptions Solutions to Descriptive Terminology Managing Difficult Sessions Duration: 40 Hours of training over a 4 week period Number of Assignments: Minimum of 8 to 10 composite sketches Click above icon for the workshop application and addtional information These workshops are approved training programs by The International Association for Identification (IAI)