Games and Play

Catalog description

Focuses on a study of play and game design. Discusses what play is and why humans need it as it pertains to game design. Considers and analyzes an examination of the dark side of play. Scrutinizes the concept of what critical play is and how games work within social, political and cultural systems. Students study these concepts as they design and execute a serious or artistic game demo using the materials, processes and aesthetic concepts of art-making skills needed to create a game.