ART 380 - History and Theory of Games

(3.00)

This seminar offers an in-depth treatment of historical, philosophical, and theoretical issues related to game design and play. The course traces the origins of gaming and follows its evolution into the contemporary idiom. Analysis will also cover how multi-person independent decision-making and strategic situations provide insight on political science, anthropology, economics, sociology, and biology.

Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete ART 215 or CMSC 202 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.