Slava Shishkin

Slava Shishkin is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Game Arts & Animation, teaching at ACM campuses in London and Guildford, where he inspires and educates future talent in digital art and animation. With a strong scientific and research background and over two decades of experience as a versatile 3D Artist in the games industry, he has made significant contributions to well-known titles such as World of Tanks and World of Warplanes at Wargaming, as well as City Life and Cities XL at Monte Cristo Games. He has also produced creative work for VR simulators and realistic visualisations, gaining a deep understanding of both game development and industrial production workflows.

His teaching approach draws on both theoretical and practical knowledge of digital art, incorporating modern industry-standard software and workflows. He adopts a personalised teaching style, addressing the individual needs of each student. This fosters not only an understanding of contemporary digital art practices but also the practical skills required for students to succeed in their projects and thrive creatively within their chosen pathways.