GAM 210

History of Digital Games

Digital games have, in their relatively brief history, evolved to become the most dominant form of entertainment on the planet. The modern digital game is as much a product of cultural context as the technologies that enabled their development. This course is designed to explore the history of digital games, their foundation in traditional games, and the modern application of game design theory. Through course readings, discussion, and academic research, students will analyze the history of digital games through both a technological and a socio-cultural perspective.

Units: 3.0