History and culture of games Field of study: Games and Virtual Reality Design
Programme code: 13-S2PG14.2014

Module name: History and culture of games
Module code: 13-PG2P-HKG
Programme code: 13-S2PG14.2014
Semester: winter semester 2014/2015
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
This module presents basic information regarding the development of games and traditional pastimes and the history of the development and creation of computer game genres.
Prerequisites:
No preliminary requirements.
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student has knowledge regarding concepts connected with the terminology used in games, game genres, etc., understands their inter-relationships and is able to collect and analyze basic information connected with the module contents. [13-PG2P-HKG-1]
 K_W01 [5/5]
The student has knowledge allowing him to characterize the development of game genres over the years and expertise in contemporary computer games and their connections with culture. [13-PG2P-HKG-2]
 K_W03 [3/5]
The student has knowledge concerning culture and entertainment in the broad sense, understands relations between them and can, on this basis, realize his own artistic concepts. [13-PG2P-HKG-3]
 K_W03 [4/5] K_W04 [2/5] K_W07 [4/5]
The student understands the complexity of social phenomena connected with games, including the necessity to apply principles and regulations connected with financing, copyright and marketing in the profession of a computer game designer. [13-PG2P-HKG-4]
 K_K09 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [13-PG2P-HKG-w-1]
Verification of the indicated portion of knowledge on the basis of the contents of practical classes and the recommended literature.
 13-PG2P-HKG-1 13-PG2P-HKG-2 13-PG2P-HKG-3 13-PG2P-HKG-4
Written work [13-PG2P-HKG-w-2]
Verification of knowledge on the basis of the contents of practical classes and the recommended literature
 13-PG2P-HKG-1 13-PG2P-HKG-2 13-PG2P-HKG-3 13-PG2P-HKG-4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [HKG-fs-1]
The analysis of selected issues connected with the subject; the group size: 10-20 students
30
Preparation for the practical classes through individual reading of the indicated texts and the development of a short commentary concerning the text indicated by the person conducting the classes
45 Written test [13-PG2P-HKG-w-1] Written work [13-PG2P-HKG-w-2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)