The world of 3D is rapidly expanding and career opportunities exist in a wide range of fields including architecture, games, product and industrial design, civil engineering, and film and television animation. This competition allows students to step into a real-world 3D production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific timeframes, resources, and design constraints. This is a two-person team event and includes a preliminary written exam. Competitors must produce high quality images and an animated short subject using 3D computer-generated images. Students are evaluated on their technical knowledge, production skills, and creative abilities including visual development and storyboarding. Competitors can also interface with and get feedback from high-profile judges with successful careers in 3D visualization and animation.