The Importance Of Critical Thinking

Title:

The Importance Of Critical Thinking

Year:

2012

Original Order:

8606

Game:

2012-SEM1238048

Group:

Industry Insider Guests of Honor

Short Description:

An important skill a designer can develop is critical thinking. A discussion on developing these skills for game mechanics, & the professional conduct necessary to give & receive criticism of design.

Long Description:

In professional game design, one of the most important skills a designer can develop is critical thinking. A designer needs to be able to look at game designs, including his or her own, and be able to rationally and objectively identify the merits and flaws of the design, and be able to communicate that analysis to other designers with frankness and respect. This panel would talk about developing critical thinking skills for game mechanics, and also developing the professional conduct necessary to give and receive criticism of design.

Event Type:

SEM - Seminar

Minimum Players:

1

Maximum Players:

100

Age Required:

Everyone (6+)

Experience Required:

None (You've never played before)

Materials Provided:

No

Duration:

1

Game Master Names:

Rodney Thompson

Tournament:

No

Round Number:

1

Total Rounds:

1

Location:

ICC

Room Name:

210

Special Category:

Gen Con presents

Tickets Available:

89

Last Modified:

5/30/2012 13:21:00