Czech

Not applicable.

Ability to read texts in English. Rich knowledge of game genres is an advantage.

Students are required to fulfill partial tasks assigned during the semester and to present a final paper (a proposal of applied research);
- intermediate tasks = 40 % of the evaluation
- final paper = 60% of the evaluation.
Compulsory attendance (how many lessons can be missed will be specified in the beginning of the semester).

The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge of game studies and to present methods and techniques by which the digital games, their industry and the audience can be explored.
Ability to prepare the design of applied research, including presentable materials.

Not applicable.

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