Game Design & Development Curriculum: History & Future Directions

Authors

Elizabeth L. Lawley, Rochester Institute of TechnologyFollow
Roger Altizer, Univerity of UtahFollow
Tracy Fullerton, University of Southern CaliforniaFollow
Andrew Phelps, Rochester Institute of TechnologyFollow
Constance Steinkuehler, University of California, IrvineFollow

Description

It has been nearly twenty years since the first undergraduate degree program in computer game development was established in 1998. Since that time, the number and size of programs in game design and development have grown at a rapid pace. While there were early efforts to establish curricular guidelines for the field, these face a number of challenges given the diverse range of academic homes for game-related programs. This panel will address the history of curricular development in the field, both in individual programs and across institutions. It will also explore the potential risks and rewards of developing curricular and/or accreditation guidelines for the field.

Date of creation, presentation, or exhibit

8-15-2017

Comments

Copyright © 2017 The Authors

Document Type

Presentation

Department, Program, or Center

School of Interactive Games and Media (GCCIS)

Recommended Citation

Lawley, Elizabeth, Roger Altizer, Tracy Fullerton, Andy Phelps, and Constance Steinkuehler. 2017. “Game Design & Development Curriculum: History & Future Directions.” presented at the Foundations of Digital Games 2017, Hyannis,MA, August 15. https://fdg2017.sched.com/event/BMBp/game-design-development-curriculum-history-and-future-directions.

Campus

RIT – Main Campus