Zara Sharma

Zara Sharma is a Senior Lecturer in Game Art at the School of Arts, University of Worcester, affiliated with the Art & Design Communication department and the Institute of Arts and Humanities. Her expertise spans 3D game environments, 2D art, traditional/digital art, and client-focused group game development. She co-founded Dusty Tusk Studio, an indie game development studio, and provides contracted art services alongside her academic role.

Her teaching emphasizes practical skills for aspiring indie developers, sharing strategies learned from running her own studio. Zara has been recognized for her educational impact, including a finalist nomination in the Women In Games Awards. Her work bridges academic instruction with industry practice, focusing on game art pipelines, low-poly character design, and engine shader development.

Collaborative projects with clients form a key part of her teaching methodology. While no specific grants or labs are detailed, her dual role as educator and indie developer highlights a commitment to real-world applications of art in interactive media.