DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
COP4301	Bersay İletişim Enstitüsü Proficiency Communication	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Students will be provided with general information on different communication subjects and it will be aimed to provide students with a sectoral perspective with discussion.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be be able to understand about the opportunities and problems waiting for communication sector in rapid changing world
2) Students will be able to create communication strategies by taking into consideration needs and opportunities
3) Students will be able to comprehend the importance of communication process in terms of public relations practices.
4) Students will be able to evaluate the best practices of different subjects of public relations

Course Content

This course helps the students to analyze and understand how the different approaches put importance and perspective on communication in professional life.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course
2)	New Media, New Communication
3)	Influencer Marketing
4)	Sports Communication
5)	Corporate Communication
6)	Crisis Communication
7)	Online Communication _ Midterm Exam
8)	Marketing Communication and Brand Management
9)	Leader Communication
10)	Media Communication
11)	Corporate Social Responsibility
12)	Topic and Agenda Management
13)	Financial Communication
14)	Internal Communication

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Presentations of Bersay
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	76
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	4
Total Workload		125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.