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
ALD5006	Family and Child Law	Spring	3	0	3	8

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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Law, Pschology, Psychological Counseling
Course Objectives:	This course aims to examine the fundamental principles of family and child law, national and international legislation, child rights conventions, and protective and preventive legal mechanisms. It will also address the legal and social implications of issues such as divorce, custody, alimony, and adoption.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts of family and child law.

Analyze family relationships within the framework of Turkish Civil Law.

Interpret international child rights conventions (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Lanzarote Convention, Istanbul Convention).

Describe the child protection system and inter-institutional functioning.

Evaluate legal processes related to divorce, custody, alimony, and adoption.

Identify legal obligations in cases of child abuse and neglect.

Analyze practices related to the protection and rights of children within the child justice system.

Course Content

This course provides comprehensive knowledge on family and child law, and covers topics such as custody and divorce.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	None
2)	Introduction to family and child law: Conceptual and historical framework	None
3)	Family structure, marriage, divorce, and property regimes in Turkish Civil Law	None
4)	Custody, guardianship, alimony: Legal regulations	None
5)	Adoption and foster care practices	None
6)	International conventions: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Lanzarote Convention	None
7)	Child Protection Law (Law No. 5395) and protective/preventive measures	None
8)	Structure of family courts and juvenile courts	None
9)	Mid Term Exam	None
10)	Child abuse and neglect: Legal definition and reporting obligation	None
11)	Children's right to be heard and freedom of expression	None
12)	Legal status of refugee and migrant children	None
13)	Children’s rights in the digital environment: Cyberbullying and digital privacy	None
14)	General overview of the course	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Türk Medeni Kanunu 5395 Sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu BM Çocuk Haklarına Dair Sözleşme N. Akyüz (2019). Çocuk Hakları ve Hukuku G. Başcı, F. Doğan (2022). Aile Hukuku ve Uygulama Güncel Yargıtay kararları ve içtihatlar
References:	Türk Medeni Kanunu 5395 Sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu BM Çocuk Haklarına Dair Sözleşme N. Akyüz (2019). Çocuk Hakları ve Hukuku G. Başcı, F. Doğan (2022). Aile Hukuku ve Uygulama Güncel Yargıtay kararları ve içtihatlar

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
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	42	588
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			594

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.