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
GEP1604	Interpersonal Communication	Fall	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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective is the development of self-understanding and understanding of others through the acquisition of effective communication techniques presented within the framework of emotional intelligence and transactional analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students’ mastery of these effective communication techniques is expected to produce a disciplined and conscious use of “self’ in professional as well as personal relationships - a requirement of the modern world.

Course Content

This course focuses on the theoretical background AND practice of interpersonal skills for communicating, establishing and maintaining goals in one-to-one relationships and group situations as well as effective problem solving techniques. .
The focus of the first half of the course is on the theoretical background of these communication techniques. The second half focuses on both theory and exercises on interpersonal as well as intrapersonal communication.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	Course notes
2)	Research Methods and Perspectives in Social Sciences/Phenomenology	Course notes
3)	Significance of feedback in interpersonal communication	Course notes
4)	History of psychological theory/changing focus in understanding the individual	Course notes
5)	Existentialism	Course notes
6)	Humanistic psychology and effective communication	Course notes
7)	Transactional Analysis and interpersonal communication	Course notes
8)	Emotional intelligence/ Emotional Literacy	Course notes
9)	Communication Barriers	Course notes
10)	Effective listening/empathy	Course notes
11)	I-statements	Course notes
12)	Line of acceptance/I-statements/ Empathy	Course notes
13)	Effective problem solving methods/ Conflict resolution	Course notes
14)	Discussions using terminology within real world news context	Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Excerpts from:
Devito, The Interpersonal Communication Book,1995,Devito.
Malim,Birch,Wadeley, Perspectives in Psychology,1992,Macmillan Press.
Stevens,Person to Person,Pocket Books,N.Y.1967.
May, Psychology and the Human Dilemma,1979,Norton and Company.
Fromm, The Fear of Freedom,1984.Ark.
Berne, Games People Play, 1967,Penguin Books.
Harris,I’m OK, You’re OK, 1967, Avon Books.
Goleman, Emotional Intelligence, 1996,Bloomsburry.
Goleman, Working with Emotional Intelligence, Bantam Books, 1998.
Hay, J. , Donkey Bridges for Developmental TA, Sherwood Publishing, UK, 1995.
James M., Jongeward D., Born to Win, Perseus Books, 1996.
Levine M, Effective Problem Solving, Prentice Hall, 1994.
+ Handouts of recent articles on relevant issues.
At least two of the following films will be shown and discussed in class.
Awakenings
The Kid
Twelve Angry Men
Corrina Corrina

References:

Devito, The Interpersonal Communication Book,1995,Devito.
Malim,Birch,Wadeley, Perspectives in Psychology,1992,Macmillan Press.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Quizzes	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Quizzes	1	5	5
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			96

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.