MDST 2400 - Introduction to Game Studies

This course explores the cultural, artistic, economic, and educational functions of video games contemporaneously and historically. By examining the “flavor” of a game (analog and digital) students discover how games, like any media genre, reflect cultural, social, technological, and industrial shifts. By examining the various applications of video games, and understanding the medium’s historical evolution, students are able to gain insight into contemporary media culture, consumer habits, and its potential roles in the future. This course is conducted in a lecture and discussion format with visual presentations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

Hours:
3