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In the past, some geology or earth science departments required a basic course in drawing for a baccalaureate degree. The ability to draw freehand and illustrate various geological phenomena was deemed indispensable. Many geologists became quite proficient in sketching thin sections, fossils, outcrops, and other geological features. But beginning in the 1930s, the drawing requirement was dropped. With the development of the camera and the ease and economy of its use came the belief that drawing proficiency was no longer necessary. All one needed was to snap the camera with the proper exposure and focus, and an even more accurate record (more accurate than drawing the feature oneself) could be obtained.
In the past, some geology or earth science departments required a basic course in drawing for a baccalaureate degree. The ability to draw freehand and illustrate various geological phenomena was deemed indispensable. Many geologists became quite proficient in sketching thin sections, fossils, outcrops, and other geological features. But beginning in the 1930s, the drawing requirement was dropped. With the development of the camera and the ease and economy of its use came the belief that drawing proficiency was no longer necessary. All one needed was to snap the camera with the proper exposure and focus, and an even more accurate record (more accurate than drawing the feature oneself) could be obtained.
Today, of course, there is the choice of black-and-white or living color. Earth scientists have retained some of the knowledge of how to diagram and draw by making maps, cross sections, and block diagrams. Unfortunately, by not learning to draw at an adult level, we have largely given up one of our most powerful tools of learning: to think visually and to observe critically. These are the keys to creative thinking, problem-solving, and developing new concepts.
Today, of course, there is the choice of black-and-white or living color. Earth scientists have retained some of the knowledge of how to diagram and draw by making maps, [[cross section]]s, and block diagrams. Unfortunately, by not learning to draw at an adult level, we have largely given up one of our most powerful tools of learning: to think visually and to observe critically. These are the keys to creative thinking, problem-solving, and developing new concepts.
==See also==
==See also==