3D Digital Game Art Competition

Overview

The 3D digital game artist creates three-dimensional models and assets that differ depending on the type of game. They are responsible for every aspect, from taking a designer’s brief to using creative, technical and specialist skills to deliver assets in a marketable game.

The 3D digital art competition has been designed to reflect the role of a 3D digital artist within the game industry and what standards are expected when developing a AAA game.

The challenge is to take a concept and transform it into a 3D mesh which harnesses a wide range of skill sets from good geometry decisions to symmetry and texture. The competitor needs a full understanding of concept art skills, 3D modelling in Autodesk Maya, 3D Studio Max or Blender, UV Layout and texturing skills with Substance Painter. Demonstrating a solid understanding of effective topology on their 3D meshes, UV layout and appropriate texture creation based on the style and theme of a given brief.

See how Dan’s career has developed since competing.

The skills you need to demonstrate

3D Modelling
UV Unwrapping
Texturing
Rendering
File naming
File management.

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of entries per organisation
At the National Qualifiers stage, only the top 4 competitors from each organisation will be allowed to compete
Competitors must be familiar with core competencies but not have more than 2 years’ industry experience and have been studying for a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) during the academic year of registration.

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023

2. Entry Stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions at their local college, training provider centre or workplace. They may also take part in an online competition

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.