Variable—3-15 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of
Instructor. Directed group study in cinema and digital
media. For students with upper division standing. May be taught
abroad. May be repeated for credit when topic
differs. (P/NP grading only.) Effective: 2018 Fall
Quarter.
Ph.D. Computer Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
Joshua McCoy is a game developer, computer scientist and
cross-disciplinary researcher whose work lies at the confluence
of game technology, social science, artificial intelligence and
design. His goal is to create playable experiences that
communicate to broad audiences and critically address the
challenges present in our society while expanding the boundaries
of technology. The most recent products of his research involve
combining artificial intelligence techniques with social science
to create meaningful, responsive and socially engaging game
experiences.