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
GEP1805	Ontology	Fall	3	0	3	5

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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:	First of all, the aim of this course is to establish a framework by reasoning upon being with the help of some basic concepts. Then some philosophers who tried to solve the problem of being are going to be analyzed within this framework. And at last, the problem of being is going to be evaluated in a historical context

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After successfully completing this course the student will be able
To see a philosophical problem and reasoning about it. To identify the problem of human in contemporary philosophy. To look at the problem with texts of the philosopher. Understanding the problem with the help of a philosophical text. To put down an evaluation with the help of a philosophical text. Understanding the current age. Searching for answers for the problems of our age

Course Content

Metaphysics- Ontology-Theology; Relationship between Being and Essence; Types of Being; The Problem of Universals, The Problem of Freedom; Theories of Being; Border-Line of Knowing

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	A general view to problem of being	Reference books
2)	Understanding relation between being, science and knowledge	Reference books
3)	To explain notions of God, being, metaphysics, theology, substance, arche, appearance	Reference books
4)	To explain the problem of being in terms of history of philosophy and to make classification of the problem	Reference books
5)	To explain the problem of being in terms of history of philosophy and to make classification of the problem	Reference books
6)	General look to the problem of being in Islamic philosophy	Reference books
7)	Midterm
8)	General look to the problem of being in Islamic philosophy	Reference books
9)	Analyzing the concept of being in modern philosophy	Reference books
10)	Analyzing the concept of being in contemporary philosophy	Reference books
11)	Analyzing the concept of being in contemporary philosophy	Reference books
12)	Analyzing the concept of being in contemporary philosophy	Reference books
13)	Analyzing existence in the existential philosophy.	Reference books
14)	Analyzing existence in the existential philosophy. Analyzing the concept of time and temporarity.	Reference books

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Varlık Felsefesi, A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Bursa: Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, ed. Bayram Ali Çetinkaya, Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları, 2012.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
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
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			106

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.