Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
SDL.660
Player and User Studies, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Course code
SDL.660Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mila BujicResponsible teacher:
Samuli LaatoResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
This study module introduces to the student the broad field of player and user studies, and the related concepts, theories and methods
Contents:
Use and usability of games and services; playability and game experience; player demographics and typologies; user culture research methods, from etnography to commercial user metrics; player and user motivation research; transgressive uses of systems; playful use; user experience; social media usage and games; user-centered design; modifications; user-created content; inclusive and participatory design; crowdsourcing.
Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
11.09.2025 – 15.12.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)