This course introduces students to the history of games. It is organized chronologically as a global survey. We study games and the social, political, and economic conditions that support them, as well as the interface between the human player and the imagined world of the game. Taking as its premise that games are artifacts of culture, this course focuses on the visual and spatial practice of games in social context.
5
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeHe's a nice professor and the class isn't too difficult. I would go to class everyday or make friends with somebody who does because the slides themselves are just pictures. Definitely a note-taking requirement. The sections are mandatory and you take quizzes for a grade almost every section. 1 midterm and 1 final MCQ, and 1 group project.
Prof. is funny and enthusiastic but sometimes rambles. Lecture attendance is not required although you will be quizzed on the lecture material and participation in section. One essay and one group project. Final and midterm were not difficult but I would recommend paying at least some attention to the readings and lecture. Overall good class/GE.
Lectures are very interesting, but the professor does ramble at times. Midterm was difficult but had a generous curve. Final was free. The class is graded out of 105% and loaded with extra credit opportunities. The first five weeks are boring but the last five are genuinely great. Do the weekly readings and your A will be confirmed.
Make sure you do the readings. As someone who enjoys art history, this class was so boring and going to class was a struggle. It is also super dependent on your TA and they are kinda allowed to make different rubrics and do what they want. It is made up of a midterm, essay, group project, final, section questions and section attendance.
Before entering this class, remember it's an art history course! You will be asked to analyze art forms in an essay and lectures at the beginning could be boring before kicking off into the fun stuff after the midterm. White is a fun, sweet man, and I personally enjoyed him. Pay attention in lectures because you'll be quizzed in mandatory sections.
This class was not as fun as I'd hoped as it is a history class first and foremost. First half of the lectures very boring but as it got closer to present day it got better. 3 essays, 3 quizzes, and a final. All pretty easy and online. I would take as an easy GE, but it def isn't the most entertaining.