Mattias Ljungström

This course will discuss the area surrounding computer games and art.

Computer games are currently being talked about from a number of view points in the media, often focusing on violence and addiction. These and other topics will be handled, such as; how does computer games fit into our society? how does computer games differ from other media? in what way does interactive art affect us differently from non-interactive art?

We will not only look at commercial computer games, but also art project inspired or built with computer games.

The course will take place every 14 days and one or two specific topics will be covered each seminar. This is a theory course and students will be required to attend every class, hold one presentation and write a short blog entry focusing on one of the course topics.