ESP 220 - Esports Industry Trends

Career and Technical Credit Type
3 credit(s)

Examine popular culture both inside and outside of the competitive gaming industry. Students will gain an understanding of how trends evolve and transform within the gaming industry by analyzing case studies of successful titles. Students will apply this knowledge to anticipate market changes and adopt new and growing esports titles, technologies, and practices into their careers, with a focus on discussing new and evolving genres and technologies and current events in the gaming industry.

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe factors that contributed to the success of past and present video game and esports titles.
Conduct a case study on a specific esports title that addresses the reasons for the game’s success and its impact on the gaming industry.
Identify new and growing technologies, trends, and tools that will aid in the development of a successful esports-related career.