Interactive Arts and Media 36-3540 - Game Criticism:Topics

Institution:

Columbia College-Chicago

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Description:

This is an intensive writing course that develops the game designer's capacity to do substantial, written, critical analysis of a game, including substantial research and references to prior art. Two primary projects are created, both of which are extensive reviews of contemporary games. The latter game title is the rotating topic game of the course. Students are expected to cite relevant and prior art game play elements and to provide criticism that makes specific game design recommendations to remedy any deficiencies. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 36-1500 GAME IDEA DEVELOPMENT, 52-111, 52-112

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colum.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 663-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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