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Player Experiences in Digital Games - COM00065H

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  • Department: Computer Science
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25

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Pre-requisite modules

Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2024-25

Module aims

This module will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of player experience and the different ways in which games can impact players. In addition to learning about what player experience is and how to evaluate it, the module will also cover the effects of games on players (e.g. in relation to wellbeing) and the use of games for applied purposes (e.g. behaviour change).

Module learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of player experience

  • Select appropriate methods for evaluating different kinds of player experience

  • Conduct playtesting sessions and report on the findings

  • Compare and contrast the different ways in which digital games can affect players

  • Plan appropriate evaluations for applied games

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 60
Groupwork 40

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 60
Groupwork 40

Module feedback

Feedback is provided throughout the sessions, and after the assessment as per normal University guidelines.

Indicative reading

  • Drachen, A., Mirza-Babaei, P., & Nacke, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Games user research. Oxford University Press.

  • Stahlke, S., & Mirza-Babaei, P. (2022). The Game Designer's Playbook: An Introduction to Game Interaction Design. Oxford University Press.


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