CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
ISM5211	Technology Management	Spring	3	0	3	12

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is designed to lead the student to understand the importance and the nature of technological innovations, how they are integrated into business level strategies and how technological innovation process is managed. In this course, the aim is not only to understand the theories of technological innovations but also to discuss the practice of technological innovation. Therefore case studies are important; most of the theoretical parts are followed by case studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After finished this course students are expected to be able to
* develop an awareness of the scope and complexity of technological innovations and issues in management of technology.
* explain some main concepts such as types of innovation, open innovation, product life cycle; technology life cycle; dominant design; path dependency.
* understand the process of creating technological innovations
* be familiar with technological innovation strategy formulation and implementation
* develop a strategic business thinking towards the use of technology in various sectors.
* understand the tools and methods used in management of technology. Some of these tools are integrated into case analyses.

Course Content

Introduction to the management of technological innovations
Sources of innovation
Types and patterns of innovation
Technology life cycle and dominant design
Timing of entry
Integrating technology-innovation strategy to general business strategy
Internal strategy and capabilities for innovation
R&D management
Open innovation, networks and communities
Choosing innovation projects
Protecting innovations
Managing new product development process
Delivering value from innovation, commercialization, technology transfer
Technology management actions and tools

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of some concepts Introduction to the management of technological innovations	Instructor's notes
2)	Sources of technological innovation Types and patterns of innovation	Instructor's notes
3)	Emergence of technology standards, standards battles and dominant design	Instructor's notes
4)	Timing of market entry for technological innovations	Instructor's notes
5)	Defining organization's strategic direction Integrating technology-innovation strategy to general business strategy	Instructor's notes
6)	Internal strategy and capabilities for innovation R&D management	Instructor's notes
7)	External technology-innovation strategy: Open innovation Networks and communities, users	Instructor's notes
8)	Midterm exam	Preparation for midterm exam
9)	Choosing innovation projects Protecting innovations	Instructor's notes
10)	Managing creativity for technological innovations	Instructor's notes
11)	Managing new product development process	Instructor's notes
12)	Delivering value from technological innovation Commercialization, technology transfer	Instructor's notes
13)	Technology management actions, tools and methods	Instructor's notes
14)	Course project presentations	Preparation for project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları ve sunumları
References:	Schilling, Melissa A., Strategic Management of Technological Innovation, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2010 Frederick Betz (2010) Teknolojik Yenilik Yönetimi. TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 5
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 65
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	2	20	40
Project	1	75	75
Midterms	1	32	32
Final	1	32	32
Total Workload			291

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)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.