Forensic Artistry

Thurston Johnson

Houston Police Department

2025 Course Dates
Registration Now Open

February 24-25, Humble PD

April 24-25, Location TBD

June 19-20, Location TBD

September 18-19, Location TBD

October 16-17, Location TBD

December 11-12, Location TBD

Course Cost:
$395 Prepayment
$495 At the door

Payment accepted:
Credit card, cash, check, purchase order

Our Forensic Artistry course teaches the essential skills needed to create accurate facial composites and reconstructions for criminal investigations. You’ll learn techniques in facial anatomy, witness interviewing, and both traditional and digital sketching methods. This course is designed to help law enforcement professionals and forensic artists develop the expertise to capture critical details that aid in identifying suspects or reconstructing faces from skeletal remains, supporting investigations with precision and accuracy.

Develop Specialized Skills: Learn techniques in facial reconstruction, composite sketching, and age progression used by law enforcement.
Support Criminal Investigations: Play a vital role in solving crimes by creating accurate visual representations of suspects or victims.
Enhance Artistic Ability: Improve your drawing and artistic skills, particularly in rendering realistic human features.
Gain a Unique Career Path: Enter a niche field that blends art, science, and criminal justice.
Collaborate with Law Enforcement: Work alongside police, detectives, and forensic experts to aid investigations.
Learn Digital and Traditional Methods: Master both hand-drawn and digital tools used in modern forensic artistry.
Strengthen Attention to Detail: Develop the ability to notice and depict minute details critical for accurate identification.
Help Bring Closure to Families: Assist in locating missing persons or identifying unknown victims, providing relief to affected families.
Enhance Communication Skills: Learn how to effectively interview witnesses and translate verbal descriptions into visual art.
Boost Professional Credibility: Add a valuable and specialized skill to your portfolio, enhancing employability in forensic and law enforcement fields.