Description
Explore the foundations of critical play with Wilfrid Laurier University in this comprehensive course. You'll engage in studying games as a communicative art form while critically analyzing their underlying values and mechanics.
This introduction to critical play prepares students for deeper exploration in game design. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields such as Game Studies or Cultural Studies. The course involves engaging with both analog and digital games, offering a robust theoretical background alongside practical critiques and analyses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate discussions on critical play concepts
• Guide students in analyzing game mechanics and messages
• Assign readings from game theory and criticism
• Coordinate writing assignments for critical commentary
• Develop course materials related to game studies
Requirements:
• Master’s degree or PhD in relevant dis...
This introduction to critical play prepares students for deeper exploration in game design. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields such as Game Studies or Cultural Studies. The course involves engaging with both analog and digital games, offering a robust theoretical background alongside practical critiques and analyses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate discussions on critical play concepts
• Guide students in analyzing game mechanics and messages
• Assign readings from game theory and criticism
• Coordinate writing assignments for critical commentary
• Develop course materials related to game studies
Requirements:
• Master’s degree or PhD in relevant dis...
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