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History of Computer Game
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Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

The History of Computer Game course explores the fascinating evolution of game design and game development from their earliest beginnings to modern innovations. By examining milestones in history, this course reveals how early computing shaped entertainment, how creativity merged with technology, and how design choices influenced generations of players. With a balanced focus on history, game design, and game development, learners will gain a deeper appreciation of the cultural, social, and technological forces behind computer games.

Key takeaways:

  • Clear understanding of the history of computer games.

  • Insight into the evolution of game design and its cultural role.

  • Awareness of major milestones in game development techniques.

  • Recognition of how history and game development shaped genres.

  • Knowledge of how game design reflects broader technological shifts.

What You Gain Through Taking History of Computer Game Training From Career Education

  • A FREE PDF Certificate immediately after completion from reed
  • Access to the course resources for life
  • Complete tutor support is provided
  • Simple to understand and are taught by professionals
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  • Freedom to use any device, i.e. computer, tablet, or mobile phone, to access the course on your own schedule

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Curriculum

3
sections
7
lectures
0h 35m
total

    • 1: Module 1 Beginning of Computer Games 05:00
    • 2: Module 2 90tis age of Computer Games 07:00
    • 3: Module 3 Rising of Computer Games in 1990 – 1999 06:00
    • 4: Module 4 Beginning of Modern Era 15:00
    • 5: Assessment -

    • 6: Review Request for History of Computer Game- 427062 01:00

    • 7: Claim Your Certificate for History of Computer Game - 427062 01:00

Description

This course provides an engaging journey through the history of computer game creation, examining pivotal moments where game design and game development transformed from simple experiments into a global industry. Learners will trace the history of iconic genres, understand how early game development influenced design standards, and study how history shaped the technological advances behind game engines and platforms.

The focus remains on how history intersects with game design, exploring the progression of arcade classics, home consoles, personal computers, and online gaming. With each stage, game development techniques will be analysed, showing how innovations in graphics, sound, and interactivity advanced design possibilities. The course highlights how cultural history and game design influenced one another, demonstrating that game development has always reflected broader trends in society and technology.

Throughout the course, repeated emphasis is placed on the relationship between history, game design, and game development. From the earliest experiments in computing to the rise of immersive 3D worlds, learners will understand how history provides a foundation for game design principles, and how game development techniques evolved in tandem with technological breakthroughs.

Certification

The free e-certificate will be instantly available to download for every student who completes the History of Computer Game course successfully.

Who is this course for?

  • Learners interested in exploring the history of computer games.

  • Students of game design seeking historical and cultural context.

  • Enthusiasts curious about milestones in game development.

  • Researchers examining the cultural impact of computer game history.

  • Individuals passionate about the relationship between history and technology.

  • Writers and creatives seeking knowledge of game design history.

  • Professionals exploring foundations of modern game development.

  • Anyone intrigued by the evolution of digital entertainment through history.

Requirements

There are no official entry requirements for the History of Computer Game, and it is available to all students.

Career path

  • Game Designer – average UK salary £32,000

  • Game Developer – average UK salary £35,000

  • Digital Historian – average UK salary £31,000

  • Interactive Media Specialist – average UK salary £30,000

  • Cultural Analyst – average UK salary £29,000

  • Gaming Content Writer – average UK salary £28,000

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