ESD002 Gaming Culture
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| Unit code: | ESD002 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,788 |
Unit Outline: College 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | ESD002 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Craig Kerwin | cd.kerwin@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit will investigate the esports gaming culture. It will explore both positive and negative aspect of esports culture and discuss theories related to positive cultural change. The unit forms part of the esports core which along with your chosen discipline pathway provides you with the foundation for further study in Business, Information Technology or Creative Industries.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse esports as a subculture of sport and gaming culture.
- Identify game genres and game design elements and their role in the esports culture.
- Apply principles of online community development.
- Outline the key elements of a positive, winning culture in esports, challenges encountered, and strategies to promote a culture of excellence in esports teams.
Content
Module 1: History of gaming
Module 2: Culture and esports
Module 3: Supportive cultures in esports
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will analyse the development of a chosen video game genre or video gaming console/device with particular regard to its history and how changes in functionality, graphics and sound have developed over time.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Reflective journal
This assessment task requires you to reflect on your own positive and negative experiences of a gaming subculture, using the weekly topics as your evidence guide.
Assessment: Poster presentation
You will work in a group to design a poster presentation about establishing a winning esports team. The presentation includes a display poster and a 5–6 minute oral pitch incorporating the key elements of a positive, winning culture in esports, challenges encountered, and strategies to promote a culture of excellence in an esports team.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.ES21 Diploma in Esports
- Demonstrate foundational interdisciplinary knowledge relating to esports.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Case Study, Poster presentation - Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Case Study, Reflective journal, Poster presentation - Communicate effectively in an academic and professional manner through written and oral genres integrating digital tools.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Poster presentation - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration.
Relates to: ULO3, Poster presentation - Apply knowledge of ethical and social practices in analysing and addressing real world problems and issues.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Reflective journal, Poster presentation
Unit Outline: College 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | ESD002 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Craig Kerwin | cd.kerwin@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit will investigate the esports gaming culture. It will explore both positive and negative aspect of esports culture and discuss theories related to positive cultural change. The unit forms part of the esports core which along with your chosen discipline pathway provides you with the foundation for further study in Business, Information Technology or Creative Industries.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse esports as a subculture of sport and gaming culture.
- Identify game genres and game design elements and their role in the esports culture.
- Apply principles of online community development.
- Outline the key elements of a positive, winning culture in esports, challenges encountered, and strategies to promote a culture of excellence in esports teams.
Content
Module 1: History of gaming
Module 2: Culture and esports
Module 3: Supportive cultures in esports
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will analyse the development of a chosen video game genre or video gaming console/device with particular regard to its history and how changes in functionality, graphics and sound have developed over time.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Reflective journal
This assessment task requires you to reflect on your own positive and negative experiences of a gaming subculture, using the weekly topics as your evidence guide.
Assessment: Poster presentation
You will work in a group to design a poster presentation about establishing a winning esports team. The presentation includes a display poster and a 5–6 minute oral pitch incorporating the key elements of a positive, winning culture in esports, challenges encountered, and strategies to promote a culture of excellence in an esports team.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.ES21 Diploma in Esports
- Demonstrate foundational interdisciplinary knowledge relating to esports.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Case Study, Poster presentation - Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Case Study, Reflective journal, Poster presentation - Communicate effectively in an academic and professional manner through written and oral genres integrating digital tools.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Poster presentation - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration.
Relates to: ULO3, Poster presentation - Apply knowledge of ethical and social practices in analysing and addressing real world problems and issues.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Reflective journal, Poster presentation