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Course unit, curriculum year 2019–2020
HTIS50C

Advanced Course in Human-Technology Interaction: Player and User Studies, At least 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Course code
HTIS50C
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2019–2020
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markku Turunen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %

This study module introduces to the student the broad field of player and user studies, and the related concepts, theories and methods

Contents:

Use and usability of games and services; playability and game experience; player demographics and typologies; user culture research methods, from etnography to commercial user metrics; player and user motivation research; transgressive uses of systems; playful use; user experience; social media usage and games; user-centered design; modifications; user-created content; inclusive and participatory design; crowdsourcing.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

02.09.2019 08.11.2019
Active in period 1 (1.8.2019–20.10.2019)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)