Games for Change: Exploring Social Justice in Game Design

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Immerse yourself in a journey through history and culture, where you'll explore the multifaceted realms of play, playfulness, lusory attitude, games, and the myriad forms of mediated playful cultures. This course offers an intricate examination of the contemporary landscape and the future horizons of board games, physical games, simulations, interactive art, performative and expressive playfulness, and the dynamic world of digital games. Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged to envision playful artifacts, products, and games with the aim of fostering cultural communication, artistic expression, activism, learning, and societal impact. Additionally, you'll hone your skills in creating written or video-based analyses and critiques, which you'll share with a broader audience through publications, communities, or social media channels. Join us in this captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of play and playful cultures, and discover how these elements shape our past, present, and future. Unleash your creative potential, engage in critical analysis, and become a cultural communicator in the realm of play and games.