INF2255H — Critical Game Studies
This course critically examines technological, social, cultural and political-economic issues within the interdisciplinary study of games. This course focuses on the play, production, and analysis of games while reading current research and theory from a variety of sources in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and industry. Topics will focus on issues important to the study of games such as defining games, play and players, game production, cheating, violence in games, and the potential educational benefits of games. Classes and assignments engage students in the critical arguments within Game Studies and expose them to the unique contributions of games to everyday life. Throughout the course, students regularly read, write, play, and design games. No prior programming or art experience required.
Notes: Previously INF2303H: Special Topics in Information: Critical Game Studies. It is a regular course effective September 1, 2021.
