2SPF101 Gamification
- Course code2SPF101
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2026 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended: 2SPILL101 Game design, 2SPIS212 Game and systems thinking, and basic programming knowledge
Gamification is the use of game thinking and game technology in a non-game-based context. The course is both practically and theoretically oriented, focusing on gamifying a reality-based data set for use in teaching or visualisation.
Central topics:
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Gamification
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Developing a gamification product
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Opportunities and market for gamification products
Learning Outcome
Once the student has passed the course, they will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
The student
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has extensive knowledge of central topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods related to gamification
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is acquainted with research and development work relating to gamification
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has knowledge of the subject area’s history, traditions, characteristics and place in society
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has knowledge of the social aspects of gamification
The student
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is able to apply scientific knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to practical and theoretical issues in order to develop gamification using an appropriate game engine
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is able to reflect on their own professional practice and adapt it under supervision
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is able to find, evaluate and refer to information and academic material, and present it so that it sheds light on an issue
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is fully conversant with relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression
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is able to update their knowledge on gamification
The student
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is able to exchange points of view and experiences with others with a background from the subject area and thus contribute to the development of good practice
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is acquainted with new thinking and innovation processes
The course is organised as a combination of lectures, practical exercises and supervision. Throughout the course, students will do practical work on a gamification project individually and in groups.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
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Written assignment | ECTS - A-F | Group |
| Group assignment | ||
Oral examination | ECTS - A-F | Group | Adjusting oral exam |
- Group assignment with adjusting oral exam. The oral exam can adjust the final grade one whole grade up or down.
In the case of group examinations, all group members share responsibility for the full content of the assignment/product/performance.