Video Game Studies
An introduction to the academic discussion of video games
Night School
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
For the first class, after brief introductions (5-10 min), we will give a general overview of the field of game studies (15 min). The remaining time will be a guided discussion of the two main components at play, game elements and narrative elements, and how they work together to create the unique experience of the video game medium (30 min). Each subsequent meeting will begin with a check-in among the participants: what have you been playing, and what have you been working on? (5-10 min). We will then look at particular classic and modern games to discuss the elements of gameplay and narrative that make them fun and rich in thematic material. Week 2: Super Mario Bros 3 & Super Mario Maker Week 3: Final Fantasy VI & FFVII Week 4: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Zelda: Breath of the Wild Note: it is not required for students to own or even to have played the games listed. Resources for further study, including articles and youtube videos, will be suggested.
Learning Goals
Students will practice skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing (optional) through the guided study of video games as texts for literary analysis.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
External links to videos and articles for FFVII may include more mature themes and language.
Supply List
Please see the optional readings and videos posted each week. Nothing will be necessary to purchase for the course.
External Resources
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Night School
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Live Group Class
$42
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-9 learners per class
