Forensic Art On-Site Training Programs

Upcoming Program To Be Announced

Advanced Composite Sketching Workshop

Instructor Stephen Mancusi

This workshop will focus on the advanced concepts needed to conduct a successful composite sketching session with a victim or witness. Improving the drawing and interviewing skills of the artist will be emphasized. The program is designed to speak to each artist's individual level of experience. All completed sketches are reviewed according to the level of professionalism that is expected of each student's experience. The drawing assignments will address specific concepts of the composite session. These assignments become increasingly more demanding throughout the workshop. This classroom instructing format offers each student the challenges that they may require. Any artist at any level will benefit from this workshop format.

The three stage composite drawing technique will be fully demonstrated. The workshop will address how to utilize this technique during the interviewing and sketching of a composite session. This technique has been proven to be one of the most effective methods for developing a successful suspect sketch. Additionally, the examination of specific witness and victim descriptive terminologies and solutions will be covered. This will answer some of the most perplexing composite session questions. Such as, what do the victims' descriptive words mean and how do I illustrate them on the sketch?

This is a demanding workshop. The artist will be asked to draw many composite sketches throughout the course of the program. Ultimately, this is the only way to improve one's skills. The successful students will each receive a certificate documenting their participation in the workshop. Students will be furnished with all necessary equipment and printed materials. All art supplies will be provided.

There is a limited enrollment for this workshop. It is encouraged to submit the completed application as soon as possible. Acceptance to workshop will require an applicant to submit examples of his/her artwork, forensic art experience and previously attended training.

Some Concepts Covered:

• Conducting a Composite Session
• The Three Stage Composite Sketching Technique
• Interviewing Techniques
• Solutions to Descriptive Terminology
• Improving Visual Skills of the Artist
• Facial anatomy
• Witness Memory and Perceptions
• Multiple Witness Composite Sessions
• Pattern Cases
• Deception Detection
  

Feel free to contact Stephen Mancusi with any questions you may have.