Certification Requirements & Qualifications
Certification Ethics
Certification Process
Certification Reading List
Forensic Art Discipline
Forensic Artist Certification Application (Acrobat
PDF)
Forensic Artist Recertification Application (Acrobat
PDF)
Qualifications, requirements and application procedures for certification are subject to revision by the Board. The latest official version is always available from the Secretary of the Forensic Art Certification Board.
General Qualifications:
An applicant for certification must be of good moral character, high integrity, good repute, and must possess a high ethical and professional standing. For the purposes of certification a person who is an honorably retired forensic artist will need two letters of recommendation front IAI members who will attest to the members ethics and moral character. A retired forensic artist will not be required to submit current “Official Drawings,” but will be allowed to submit the most recent examples of his/her “Official Drawings” which will include any required photographs of successful “hits.” His/her current drawing ability will be measured using the test (drawing) material. All other requirements will be met by all applicants wishing certification.
For further information, contact:
Charles Jackson
Forensic Art Certification Secretary