Introduction to 3D Game Art

An introductory textbook that covers the Maya tools needed to take an asset from concept to completed in-engine game asset through applied learning, teaching tools, and online resources.

This practical and well-structured guide clarifies 3D game art production. Ideal for students and educators, it connects technical workflows with creative intent.

Jesse O’Brien is an Assistant Professor in the School of Film and Animation (SOFA) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), USA. He is also a game developer with over fifteen years of experience and an award-winning animated short filmmaker. Currently, he is Art Director on the MAGIC Spell Studios game That Damn Goat .