Mila Praschma

Mila Praschma is a Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, specifically within the Cambridge School of Creative Industries. She teaches undergraduate courses in Computer Games Art and Computer Games Design, bringing industry experience directly into academic instruction.

Praschma holds a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Game Art and Animation from SAE Institute (2022). Her educational background bridges traditional fine arts with digital media, creating a unique fusion of classical artistic techniques and contemporary game development practices.

• BA (Hons) Game Art Animation, SAE Institute, 2022 (1st Class)

Mila specializes in creative practice with focus areas spanning animation, art history, arts and creative industries, computer games, and fine art. Her work embodies what she describes as "an imitation of reality with a fantastical essence" - crafting photo-realistic assets while creating environments that feel "inviting and mysterious" through thoughtful lighting and composition. She brings a storytelling-led approach to technical workflows, drawing on her multidisciplinary background in fine art, theatre, and photography. Her methodology is thorough and methodical, beginning with extensive pre-production planning before moving to blockouts and detailed modeling.

Her recent academic contribution includes the 2025 presentation "Hard Surface Workflows: Clean SubD Topology & Baking" at Gamebridge in Cambridge, which demonstrates her expertise in professional-grade modeling techniques that balance aesthetic quality with technical requirements of game engines. This work reflects broader trends in game development toward efficient asset creation pipelines and optimized real-time rendering.

Praschma has been featured in industry publications including Creativepool Editorial's #MemberSpotlight, where she discussed her creative process and professional insights. She has contributed to institutional content for SAE Institute UK and participated in interviews regarding "The relationship between video games and global learning."

As an educator, Praschma emphasizes maintaining creative passion outside professional work to avoid burnout. She advises aspiring creatives to focus on developing an exceptional portfolio with approximately three showcase pieces and to prioritize gaining initial industry experience, recognizing that internal recommendations often lead to better fitting roles. Her technical expertise spans industry-standard tools including Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine, with particular proficiency in asset creation, texturing, and cinematic look development.