The NYU Game Center Now Offers Gamers a Chance to Major in Beloved Hobby
Meghan Young — August 7, 2014 — Tech
References: gamecenter.nyu.edu & fastcodesign
Gamers and artists alike will be kissing the feet of those in charge of programs at the NYU Game Center since they have just introduced a video game design degree. A very exclusive program, it may only except 20 students at a time, but it is guaranteed to attract a hundred times that or even more. One reason why graduating with a video game design degree would be so covetable is that part of the program involves Play Labs, which allows students to 'critically play' games.
Although video game design degrees don't sound like something new as technology-focused colleges offer such programs, NYU is one of the first liberal arts-leaning schools to do so. Fast Co Design writes, "It signals a shift in mainstream attitudes towards gaming, as the ivory towers of the academic world are beginning to recognize the artistry and innovation that goes into creating these virtual realities."
Although video game design degrees don't sound like something new as technology-focused colleges offer such programs, NYU is one of the first liberal arts-leaning schools to do so. Fast Co Design writes, "It signals a shift in mainstream attitudes towards gaming, as the ivory towers of the academic world are beginning to recognize the artistry and innovation that goes into creating these virtual realities."
Trend Themes
1. Video Game Design Degrees - The rise of video game design degrees in liberal arts-leaning schools presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the education industry.
2. Technological Shift in Academia - The recognition of video game design degrees by traditional academic institutions indicates a changing perception of gaming as an art form, creating potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry.
3. Integration of Critical Play - The inclusion of Play Labs in video game design programs provides avenues for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The introduction of video game design degrees in liberal arts-leaning schools opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the education industry.
2. Gaming - The growing recognition of gaming as an art form through video game design degrees creates potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry.
3. Technology - Technological advancements and the integration of critical play in video game design programs present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry.
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