GAME 230: History of Computer Game Design

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces history of computer game design including games as a new medium for education, entertainment, and communications. Students will analyze trends, constraints, and context that informed the evolution of game development. Topics include game criticism and social issues in game design such as game violence and addiction. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.