DD 313

Games are known for their ability to amuse and entertain but can also be used to educate, inform, disrupt, and discover. This course provides an overview of games that set out to create meaning and help players meaningfully engage with world issues. Topics may include looking at games as tools for industry(gamification), journalism(newsgames), health (games for health), science (citizen science games), social justice (socio-political games), and environmentalism (eco games). Those unfamiliar with games will learn new play-based methods of communication and argumentation, while experienced players and designers will develop their skills when analyzing and creating persuasive and impactful games. <br>