Module 13 - Innovation in Games (1 cr)

Objective

Introduction
Video games industry started properly to boom in the 70s. As described in the Module 11: History of Games, there have been many significant games published that changed the industry. However, along these years many of the technologies used in developing games have advanced a lot too.
This module is about improving your general knowledge about innovation in games. We will cover topics such as the games industry facts, titles, development platforms, studios, characters, designers and developers, associations and communities and, of course, technologies.
You will need to self-study and answer 60 quiz questions to learn about the different aspects that influence the future of video games development.
We will provide you some website links for making it easier to find the right answer.
Learning outcomes:
The module will improve your general knowledge about video games industry and development in a fun and simple way that can be also studied by using a smart phone.
Learn to look for information about video games industry.
Learn to follow selected trends in games.

Content

Learning outcomes:
The module will improve your general knowledge about video games industry and development in a fun and simple way that can be also studied by using a smart phone.
Learn to look for information about video games industry.
Learn to follow selected trends in games.

Learning resources:
There are no videos or presentation materials to watch on this lecture. You need to be able to browse the internet to search for answers to the 60 quiz questions about innovation in games.
PC is recommended and internet connections for searching facts.

Evaluation

We will pass you if you answer correctly to 70% (42/60) of questions.
You can do the quiz as many times you like until you pass.

Evaluation scale

1-5