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
SOC1001	Methodology of Social Sciences	Spring	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. PINAR MELİS YELSALI PARMAKSIZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. ULAŞ SUNATA ÖZDEMİR Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI Assist. Prof. AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	"."
Course Objectives:	This course aims to cover the scientific approaches in Social Sciences. The meaning of science, scientific approaches, methodologies of research and issues of ethics are among the main subjects of this course. This course also discusses different ways of doing research in social sciences, defines research and analyses methods and teaches the practical use of research methods. This course also aims to provide the students basic tenets of methodology in social sciences and to assist them using them in reading the existing sociological research and by using those in designing and conducting their own research projects. In this course the usage of AI in social sciences will be discussed by focusing on benefits, limitations and ethical issues. Most common tools for AI aided scientific research will be introduced with examples.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of the course, students will be able to;

1. Recognize main methodological approaches.
2. Understand the relationship between theory and methodology.
3. Understand a variety of methods of social research.
4. Understand ethical issues in social research.
5. Understand and apply AI technology into research process with ethical principles
6. Start designing a research project.

Course Content

This course discusses different ways of doing research in social sciences, defines research and analyses methods and teaches the practical use of research methods.

This course also aims to provide the students basic tenets of methodology in social sciences and to assist them using them in reading the existing sociological research and by using those in designing and conducting their own research projects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and course outline
2)	Science and Research	Weekly readings
3)	Major Types of Social Research	Weekly readings
4)	Theory and Research & Meaning of Methodology	Weekly readings
5)	Quiz
6)	The Ethics of Social Research & Literature Review	Weekly readings
7)	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design	Weekly readings
8)	Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements	Weekly readings
9)	Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement	Weekly readings
10)	Quiz
11)	Review of subjects
12)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations
13)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations
14)	Research Proposal Final Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Reading materials will be given weekly
References:	• Flick, U. (2015). Introducing research methodology: A beginner's guide to doing a research project. Sage. • Course slides produced by instructor

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	5	% 20
Quizzes	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	5	10	50
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			207

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.