Are+Video+Games+Art?

Some of our students spend an incredible amount of time playing video games. The video game industry is huge. During the workshop, we will look at the question: Are Video Games Art? Can Video Games Be Art? The subjects of these two videos share one perspective on the subject. What do you think? Is the direction that art is moving into?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GjKCnPQlSw
 * TED Talk with Kelle Santiago: Are Video Games Art?**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG2dO9E2WHE
 * The Art of Video Games: Interview with Kellee Santiago, Jenova Chen, and Robin Hunicke (From the Smithsonian) **