In this module students will develop an enriched understanding of the deeper context, meanings and importance of games.
Students will learn about the meaning of games, how they are constructed and how they can be meaningfully critiqued. Students will combine game design theory with critical analysis to trace the growth of games in modern times and consider ethical and commercial issues with modern game development.
*Curricular information is subject to change
- What is Critical Analysis?
- Why people play games
- How games talk – Experiential Metaphor and Ludo Narrative Dissonance
- The Mechanic is the Message
- Wordplay, Playability and Persuasive Games
- Writing about games – research and standards
- Industry practice and incentives
- What is a gamer anyway?
- Playing with player psychology
- A Brief history of videogames
Learning and teaching will combine lecture material that covers the core concepts of game design with in class activities that demonstrate understanding in a practical context.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |