Games for Learning (G4L)

Overview of Games for Learning concentration

LTXD students wishing to pursue a G4L concentration will create, use, and evaluate digital games for use in learning environments, both formal and informal.

What is the difference between a specialization and a concentration? 

• Specializations are less prescriptive and easier to substitute courses. They do NOT appear on student transcript however ECT provides certificates for specialization completion. AI-Ed, UXD and Research are specializations.

• Concentrations (we have one- G4L)- require state accreditation, and appear on student transcript and diploma. 

Those interested in the G4L concentration need to reach out to altstudentservices@nyu.edu (attn: Addison Boucher) for procedures, including this form that must filled out. This allows the G4L concentration to appear on your transcript and diploma.

Upon completing your concentration, students will understand:

• The ways social, emotional, cultural, and cognitive aspects of learning affect game design.

• Game design models and developmental practices.

• The value of narrative in game design, and how to develop it effectively.

• How to produce research that can improve and evaluate the design of games for learning.

You'll also gain the skills to:

• Discuss the role and function of play in games for learning, as well as how diverse features of games contribute to games for learning, such as role playing, immersion, narrative, feedback, consequences of failure, and more.

• Explain the potential values and limitations of the use of digital games for learning, including what types of learners and subjects benefit from them and in what settings games have the potential to support learning.