Research Gamification using Commercial Video Games to Explore Chinese Traditional Art

Junkai Pan; Zainatul Shuhaida Abdul Rahman; Baiyu Zhou; Arwin Ramli

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6674

Authors

Junkai Pan College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Zainatul Shuhaida Abdul Rahman College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Baiyu Zhou Faculty of Music, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, China
Arwin Ramli Visual Communication Design, Institut Teknologi Batam, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i32.6674

Keywords:

Research Gamification, Commercial Video Games, Chinese Traditional Art, Digital Research Tools

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of video games on analyzing Chinese traditional art. It provides a game development and researcher participation model that reveals how games can foster knowledge creation and transfer. 3D modelling in video games significantly improves educational settings as they offer cultural experiences. The research underlines the combination of technology and digital art, calling for using video games in educational institutions for better cultural and identity integration with academic approaches. More empirical research is needed to strengthen the claim of these constructs in scientific and artistic research.

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