ARTG 137Experimental Tabletop RPG Design
Explores experimental mechanics, dynamics, themes, and aesthetics within the tabletop RPG form. In groups and individually, students will play, run, design, write, workshop, and print/produce experimental tabletop RPGs, as well as conduct usability tests focused on layout, design cohesion, and accessibility.
Enrollment is restricted to art and design: games and playable media declared majors.
- UCSC Students - All declared ARTG majors are eligible to enroll.
- All non-ARTG majors (including Visiting Students): If you would like to request an exception to the restriction, please contact the instructor for approval to enroll - Elizabeth Swensen, eswensen@ucsc.edu.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Mon Wed 9:20am–10:55am | Digital Arts 230 | J. Kemper | Open 0/25 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm | Online | E. A. Swensen | Open 18/24 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Digital Arts 230 | E. A. Swensen | Closed 29/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Swensen | 4.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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