The Art & Media Club of the School of Animation and Media Studies organized a workshop on “Fundamentals of Pencil Drawing” on 29th August 2026, from 12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Chroma Lab. The session was conducted by Mr. R. Arul Yogaraj, Assistant Professor, School of Animation and Media Studies, who served as the resource person. The workshop was organized with the objective of introducing students to the basic principles and techniques of pencil drawing and encouraging their creativity and artistic expression. Around 60 students actively participated in the session. During the workshop, the resource person demonstrated the fundamentals of pencil sketching, including basic lines and shapes, proportions, outlining, shading, light and shadow, texture, and creating depth in drawings. Students were given practical guidance and encouraged to observe, practice, and develop their own sketches using simple pencil techniques. The interactive and hands-on nature of the session enabled students to understand the importance of observation, patience, proportion, and shading in creating effective pencil drawings. The activity also helped students recognize the relevance of basic drawing skills in areas such as animation, illustration, graphic design, visual communication, and digital art. The students showed enthusiastic participation throughout the session and actively engaged in the practical exercises. The workshop provided them with an opportunity to strengthen their fundamental drawing skills while exploring their creativity through traditional pencil art. Overall, the “Fundamentals of Pencil Drawing” workshop was successfully conducted and served as a valuable creative learning experience for the participating students.
