Videogames & Media

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Videogames & Media

  • Host University

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  • Location

    Lima, Peru

  • Area of Study

    Communication Studies, Media Studies

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

    Hours & Credits

  • Credits

    3
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    0
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    0
  • Overview

    This course explores video games as a unique and powerful medium of communication, focusing on their ability to convey narrative through player interaction and engagement. Students will analyze how video games create immersive storytelling experiences that require active participation, shaping the way messages are communicated and understood. Through a combination of theoretical exploration and practical analysis, students will learn to critically evaluate the communicative potential of video games, examining their role in contemporary media and culture. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to assess the narrative and interactive dimensions of games and their broader implications as a communication medium.

Course Disclaimer

Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.

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