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Homework 1: Games as Art
Submission Instructions
Submit by midnight on the due date. Submit your file in Word or PDF format using 12-
point font.
Instructions
Answer the questions based on the videos.
Part 1
Watch “The Art of Video Games” and answer the questions below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2c0Y3GpjwA
1. Explain why the game Flower is mentioned. (5 points)
2. Explain why the game Pitfall is mentioned.
(5 points)
3. Explain why the game Marble Madness is mentioned.
(5 points)
Part 2
Watch “Why Video Games are Art” and answer the questions below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQTkYGheY_Q
1. List and explain 3 reasons why the author claims video games are art. (15 points)
Part 3
Watch “Are Games Art?” and answer the questions below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5sBdR4-GGM
1. Who is Brenda Romero and what makes her famous (be specific)?
(5 points)
2. How are games “artifacts” according to Romero? (5 points)
3. What "space" do games create according to Romero?
(5 points)
4. What does Romero say sets games apart from all other forms of art?
(5 points)
Part 4
Explain why you think computer games are art or why you think they are not art. Your discussion must be at least 250 words but not more than 500.
(50 points)
Homework Rubric
Learning
Outcome
Exemplary
Proficient
Marginal
Unacceptable
1. Students will examine messages from print, electronic, and/or visual sources. Students
will interpret meaning and credibility of the message.
Examination of message is insightful. Interpretation of meaning and credibility correlates to a high level of understanding regarding subtleties or nuances.
Examination of message is acceptable. The interpretation of meaning and credibility includes some subtleties or nuances.
Examination of message lacks insight. The interpretation of meaning reveals a basic understanding that misses subtlety or nuances.
Examination of message is incorrect or misinterpreted. Interpretation of the message reveals a lack of understanding.
2. Students will use effective written delivery techniques. These include the
appropriate use of structure, content, and language.
Delivery technique displays structure, content, and language. The technique includes a clear and comprehensive delivery.
Delivery technique includes an acceptable or relatively good display of structure, content, and language.
Delivery technique displays an uneven use of structure, content, or language. One or
more of the elements are missing and/or poorly presented.
Delivery technique is ineffective or fails to display structure, content, or language techniques.
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