CIT 262 : Advanced Game Analysis
In this course, students examine current computer and console games with a critical eye. This process solidifies their experience in mod development and game design. Students increase the depth of their understanding by continual review of a variety of games. The course also focuses on developing student awareness of the differing quality levels of games. Pre or co-requisite: CIT 245 or permission of instructor. Three class hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Information Literacy.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply structured criticism techniques to analyze video games.
2. Analyze factors contributing to a game’s popularity, including design, audience, and market considerations.
3. Evaluate game designs through critical frameworks to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
4. Analyze genre conventions and exemplar games to assess how design choices align with genre expectations.
5. Differentiate between technical game critique and personal taste in critical analysis.