FILM 323 - Thinking about Video Games

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Bard College

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STS An analysis of computer gaming through philosophy, history, cultural theory, and art. Topics include the nature of games and their function in society; the qualities of human-computer interaction; depictions of gender, race, national identity and war; aesthetic theories of game design; ludology versus narratology in game studies; "serious games," game worlds, and virtualreality; videogame modification, machinima, and artist-made videogames. Readings include Wittgenstein, Winnicott, Huizinga, Caillois, McLuhan, Jenkins, Nakamura, Dibbell, Aarseth, Juul, Frasca, Poole, Atkins, Manovich, Bogost, and Galloway. Prerequisite: previous course work in film and electronic arts, art history, or philosophy.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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