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Proposer

Diana Bental

Title

To evaluate and extend a "Bechdel test" for computer games

Goal

To establish what a "Bechdel test" for games should look like and how far there is progress towards meeting it.

Description

The Bechdel test for film suggests that a film should a) have at least 2 women characters b) they should talk to each other c) about something other than men. This simple test of female roles in film has produced a lot of discussion and some change in film practice. But how about computer games? Is there an equivalent test? How would it apply? is there any progress towards meeting such a thing? A previous student project has developed and evaluated a potential test. This project will replicate that test with new subjects, and develop and extend the test.

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Background

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Difficulty Level

High

Ethical Approval

Full

Number Of Students

1

Supervisor

Diana Bental

Keywords

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Master of Engineering in Software Engineering
Master of Design in Games Design and Development
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with SMI
Master of Science in Business Information Management
Master of Science in Computer Systems Management
Master of Science in Computing (2 Years)
Master of Science in Information Technology (Business)
Master of Science in Information Technology (Software Systems)
Master of Science in Software Engineering