Playing Video Games

3 credits

Students play and study a survey of iconic video games from 1970s-2020s such as arcade games, dungeon crawlers, platformers, RPGs, MMOs, choice-based games and blockbuster, narrative-driven games. Students will be introduced to critical approaches to video games as crucial frameworks for engaging these immersive, digital entities. ***Prerequisite: Successful completion of 15 credit hours.***