Psychology Of Video Games And Esports

Instructor:
Zixue Tai
430
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Patterson Hall
Room:
Rm.209
Semester:
Spring 2025
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Psychology 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
3:30 pm
4:45 pm
Days:
TR
Note:
"Restricted to MAS majors, MAS minors, and video game design & development minors. Other students need approval to get in. Override can be filed at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yKL1YY7OUKlcvs." This course counts toward the social cultural req for Video Game Design & Development minors

This course provides an overview of the psychological aspects of video games from casual play to competitive gaming. Students will learn about the foundations of prevalent psychological theories and concepts about human interaction with video games as well as its impact on individuals and society. Discussion focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional, and motivational principles of gameplay in relation to both amateur and professional video game players and designers.

This course provides an overview of the psychological aspects of video games from casual play to competitive gaming. Students will learn about the foundations of prevalent psychological theories and concepts about human interaction with video games as well as its impact on individuals and society. Discussion focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional, and motivational principles of gameplay in relation to both amateur and professional video game players and designers.

MAS