Semester Topic: Mechanics of Materiality.

From Warhammer to Labubu, from CD-packaging to handheld consoles, from chess pieces to Playstation controllers. This semester we will focus on how the physical and material aspects of games (both digital and non-digital) shape gameplay, meaning-making, and player experience. We will explore the various types of play objects and game materiality in general, as well as experiment with creating our own unique artefacts.

This seminar will have both theory focused, as well as practical hands-on sessions. The outcome should be that the participants create their own experimental play objects.

Attendance

Participation

Submission of a physical or digital play object prototype.

This course is held in English.

The class will take place at the Experimental Game Cultures main studio – GCP (former: PSK) Georg Coch Platz 2, 1st floor (studio 152).