This unit will introduce students to the key concepts and methodologies in the study of video gaming. Building upon new media theory and game studies' approaches students will critically engage with the cultural, political, artistic, and technological dimensions of this increasingly important media form. This unit explores the crucial theoretical issues in gaming, from rules and narrative, to gender and power. Students will learn to analyse video games through a range of conceptual approaches that recognise the specificities of this form whilst acknowledging games as part of the broader mediascape.<br/><br/>The unit is designed to offer those interested in designing, analysing, writing... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Rowan Tulloch
Prerequisites: 6cp at 200 level including MAS240
