History Of Video Games And Esports

Instructor:
Michael Alan Hartman
Michael Alan Hartman
435
Credits:
3.0
201
Building:
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Room:
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Semester:
Spring 2025
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Name:
History Of Video Games And Esports
Requisites:

Prereq: Media Arts & Studies major or minor status, or Video Games Design and Development minor status, or consent of instructor.

Class Type:
LEC
LEC
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Days:
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Note:
MAS 435 includes a synchronous online meeting every week from 5-6pm on Thursday, with the rest of the instructional activities taking place asynchronously. The course is restricted to MAS majors and minors, and video game design and development minors in primary window. Other students wanting to enroll may file request during add/drop at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yKL1YY7OUKlcvs

The course focuses on a chronological understanding of the history of video games, and the rapid rise of esports. Discussions include key moments in the rise and fall (and the rise again) of the industry, an examination of the technological advances in both software and hardware, the evolution of notable genres and technological innovations, and the development of competitive gaming from a hobby to its current ecosystem.

The course focuses on a chronological understanding of the history of video games, and the rapid rise of esports. Discussions include key moments in the rise and fall (and the rise again) of the industry, an examination of the technological advances in both software and hardware, the evolution of notable genres and technological innovations, and the development of competitive gaming from a hobby to its current ecosystem.

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