SERIOUS GAME & GAMIFICATION (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – Apply Apply their knowledge of instructional design principles, game mechanics, and pedagogical strategies to develop serious games; LO2 – Create Create engaging serious games in gameplay mechanics, interactive narratives, and immersive environments that promote learning, behavior change, or social impact; LO3 – Evaluate Evaluate real-world problems and critically assess their suitability for serious game development to analyze challenges, opportunities, and potential impact.

Topics:

1. Player Experience;
2. Contributing Disciplines;
3. Introduction to Serious Game;
4. Authoring Process and Tools;
5. Design of Serious Games;
6. Personalization and Adaptation;
7. Game Engines;
8. Games for Training and Simulation 2;
9. Multiplayer Serious Games;
10. Games for Training and Simulation;
11. Performance Assessment in Serious Games;
12. Economics and Legal Issues;
13. Content and Content Production.