Pencil to Pixel
Venue: HIDA Shimla
Duration: 8 Day
Pencil to Pixel
Venue: HIDA Shimla
Duration: 8 Day
Start Date
02 Feb, 2026
Format
offline
Timings
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Duration
8 Day
Venue
HIDA Shimla
Overview
Pencil to Pixel is an 8-day crash course designed to help you transform hand-drawn sketches into digital illustrations. This course focuses on building strong drawing fundamentals and smoothly transitioning them into the digital space using professional tools. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your illustration skills, this course helps you develop confidence in both traditional and digital workflows.
Duration: 8 Days
Course Type: Crash course
Mode: Offline Practical Training
Who can join: Students, artists, beginners, designer and anyone interested in learning digital illustration from scratch.
Day 1–4: Drawing to Digital Basics
In the first phase, you’ll work on the fundamentals of sketching, including composition, proportions, and clean line work suitable for digital use. You’ll be introduced to digital illustration concepts and tools, learning how traditional drawing translates into the digital medium. By the end of this phase, you’ll be comfortable preparing sketches and understanding the digital illustration environment.
Day 5–8: Digital Illustration & Final Artwork
The second phase focuses on converting sketches into complete digital illustrations. You’ll learn to work with layers, brushes, colors, and basic shading techniques to add depth and detail to your artwork. The course concludes with creating a finished digital illustration and learning how to export and present your work professionally.
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