Games
What is an NPC?
Non-player character
What does the term “subdivision modeling” mean, and why is it a preferred technique for high-quality models?
The model is created with a low polygon count and then smoothed through subdivision to maintain a controllable shape and detailed result.
What year was Tartu art school founded?
1951
What was the name of the vocalist of the famous heavy metal band Black Sappath who died in 2025?
Ozzy Osbourne
What is the national animal of Estonia?
The wolf
What console introduced achievements/trophies as a part of gameplay rewards?
Xbox 360
Why is “triangulation” often used in 3D graphics before exporting?
Most rendering and game engines process surfaces as triangles rather than quads.
How many teachers are currently teaching in Tartu art school?
46
In 2001, Tanel Padar and David Benton won the Estonian Eurovision Song Contest. What was the name of the song?
Everybody
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
The cheetah
What was Nintendo's first successful home console?
Game Boy
GameCube
NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Panasonic Q
NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
What is a “displacement map,” and how does it differ from a “normal map”?
A displacement map alters the actual geometry of the object, while a normal map only simulates the detail visually.
How many years do you have to study finish Tartu art school?
3,5
Who is the creator of the song "Spiegel im Spiegel"?
Arvo Pärt
Which animal can sleep with only one half of its brain at a time?
Dolphin
Which company made the first commercially successful video game console?
Nexon
Nintendo
Altari
Sony
Altari
What does “LOD” mean, and how does it affect game performance?
LOD (Level of Detail) means using multiple versions of a model, where objects farther from the camera have lower polygon counts.
What school did Tartu art school start collaborating with in 2024?
VOCO
Who is the most listened Estonian artist in Spotify?
Getter Jaani
How many legs does a centipede have (approximately)?
Between 5-247
Between 40-354
Between 12-179
Between 30-354
Between 30-354
Which videogame does NOT feature Real-Life Locations?
Grand Theft Auto
The Witcher 3: The wild hunt
Final Fantasy
Watch Dogs
The Witcher 3: The wild hunt
What is “PBR,” and what four main components does it usually include?
PBR stands for Physically Based Rendering and typically includes: albedo (color), roughness, metalness, and normal map.
Who is the director of Tartu art school?
Kadi Kreis
What is the name of the second most well-known percussion cymbal manufacturer in the world, which was founded in Estonia?
Paiste
How big is a blue whale’s heart (in KG)?
600 kilograms