This thematic module focuses on visual accessibility in games and VR experiences. It briefly introduces basics of visual accessibility, and some of the needs of individuals with different visual needs. Next, the lecture provides two main discussion points; 1. how most games are visually inaccessible, and how some mainstream games are accidentally accessible to large extent, and, 2. how games, and especially VR, experiences can be very valuable and allow access to life experiences that visually impaired individuals can’t easily access such as diving, mountain climbing, or even being a sniper in an army.
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Games, Gamification, Serious Games and Accessibility
Games, Gamification, Serious Games and Accessibility
Nonstop MOOC on methods and technologies for accessibility
Open for application
Description
This course is part of the larger module "Methods and technologies for accessibility and their evaluation" which consists of over 25 modules (1 ECT each). If you want to become an expert at creating digitally accessible services, make sure to check them out.
- Topics
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 7 April 2023 – 1 December 2024
- Study period
- 6 August 2023 – 31 December 2024
- Credits
- 1 ECTS
- Pace
- 0%
- Hosting university
- Tampere University
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
The student will know how and why many games are visually inaccessible.
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Learning Outcome 2
The student will learn how inaccessible games can be redesigned towards accessibility and facilitate positive and accessible life experiences for many individuals.
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This thematic module focuses on visual accessibility in games and VR experiences. It briefly introduces basics of visual accessibility, and some of the needs of individuals with different visual needs. Next, the lecture provides two main discussion points; 1. how most games are visually inaccessible, and how some mainstream games are accidentally accessible to large extent, and, 2. how games, and especially VR, experiences can be very valuable and allow access to life experiences that visually impaired individuals can’t easily access such as diving, mountain climbing, or even being a sniper in an army.
Hosting university
Tampere University
