Workshop: From Sketching to Digital Art

In its ongoing commitment to enhancing students’ creative skills and preparing them to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, PUA’s Faculty of Arts and Design held a specialized training workshop titled “From Sketching to Digital Art”. The workshop primarily aimed to introduce students to the latest methods and methodologies for executing graduation projects with a contemporary vision that masterfully integrates traditional manual artistic skills with modern digital techniques, providing their work with artistic depth and professional quality that meets global standards.

The workshop provided a comprehensive and sequential explanation of the development stages for a graduation project idea, starting from the initial sketching and the construction of the core visual concept, moving through the development phase using advanced digital design and illustration software, and culminating in the professional final output that adheres to the highest standards of quality and innovation. Additionally, the session focused on reviewing the most effective digital tools in the contemporary art scene, while showcasing exemplary projects that demonstrate the harmonious integration of traditional methods and digital technologies to enhance creative quality and competitiveness.

The event witnessed significant engagement from students, who received intensive practical guidance to assist them in planning and developing their projects according to rigorous academic and artistic requirements. This workshop is part of a series of training programs launched by the Faculty to support students in preparing integrated and innovative graduation projects. These initiatives are primarily aimed at meeting the evolving needs of the labor market in the fields of arts and design, ensuring that graduates emerge as creative professionals equipped with modern tools and capabilities.