Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 8 courses 18 total credits
The certificate program in arts and humanities in games introduces you to the design, creation and analysis of games from holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives. It emphasizes the cultural, social and artistic dimensions of play and explores how games are used, consumed and experienced across diverse communities. Through coursework that integrates arts and humanities, you examine the design, development and qualitative study of toys and games while considering the role of play in human mental, emotional and social growth. This interdisciplinary approach develops your critical and flexible thinking skills while broadening your understanding of games as cultural texts and creative practices. The program complements the technically focused study of games offered through the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, providing a distinct view based in the humanities.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
Program Requirements
The certificate in arts and humanities in games consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Required Foundational Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAP 220 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | 3 |
| Total Required Foundational Course | 3 credits | |
Game Emphasis Area - Game Sound Emphasis:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAP 362 | Games and Narratology | |
| IAP 421 | Composition: Process, Technique and Style | |
| IAP 469 | Advanced Audio Production | |
| IAP 322 | Multitrack Digital Recording | |
| IAP 325 | Sound Performance: Exploring Alternative Performance Groups | 3 |
| Total | 9 credits | |
Portfolio
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAP 495 | Playworks Capstone I | 3 |
| IAP 496 | Playworks Capstone II | 3 |
| Total Portfolio | 6 credits | |
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