Introduction to Game analysis and Design 7.5 HP

Quick info

The course Introduction to game analysis and design is a half-speed course on campus at Gotland University.
The course provides you with the basics of game design and an overview of the subject, both academically and commercially. You will also learn about classic narrative and how storytelling is shaped to fit games, how game mechanics are designed to create a specific effect and what makes games entertaining as well as why some games make us lose interest.
You will gain experience and an understanding of theoretical frameworks by analysing existing games and in workshops and projects develop game designs and concept documents.

With this knowledge, you will be able to design simple games and analyse and discuss existing game designs.