GAMS1104 Game Cultures (5 op)
Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Musiikin, taiteen ja kulttuurin tutkimuksen laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
Kuvaus
The aim of this course is to introduce the various structures and elements which games may use to convey meanings relevant to players and the surrounding culture. Also the strategies used by players to interpret games are discussed.
Osaamistavoitteet
On completion of this course the student will be able to
- understand the different ways how games are reflecting cultural values and discourses, and what kind of cultural practices and communities are created around games and play
- are able to analyse different cultural practices around games
Oppimateriaalit
● T. L. Taylor (2018) Watch Me Play: Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
+ additional reading specified during the course
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
Arviointiperusteet:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)
Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti, suomi