Splash Biography

Are video games the next major artistic medium? Can a medium where the audience is given control over the content be an art form? Recently, more and more games are appearing that create firestorms of interesting discussing and aspire to be labeled as true art. This class will explore these concepts and perhaps shed some light on this controversial issue. Further, it may give you the ability to explain why your games aren't a waste of time to your parents.

Have you ever noticed the little similarities that nearly all stories share? There are basic building blocks present in the narrative of every movie, novel, television show, or video game. Every Hero undergoes the same fundamental journey over the course of the story. This pattern is wired into our psychology and after this class you will begin seeing it every where; not just in Literature and Films, but in stories people tell you or dreams you have.

In this course we will examine the beautiful game as we know it today, analyzing the trends in players, managers, countries, and tactics. We will begin with the development of the modern game,highlighting the major innovations and players that shaped Football into what is played today.