Skills you'll gain

There are 9 modules in this course

This course introduces students to the history of video gaming. Topics include the technical and cultural history of the video games, the diverse contexts in which video games are produced, and pre-digital influences on video games.

Module 2: Arcade Cultures

Module 3: Text Adventures

Module 4: Graphical Computer Games

Module 5: Console Wars

Module 6: CD-ROM and Video Game Policy

Module 7: Gaming Publics

Module 8: Indie Games

Summative Course Assessment