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
IST2018	Communication Skills	Spring	2	0	2	3

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 :	Instructor ELİF FINDIK
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor ELİF FINDIK Instructor BERNA GÖKŞİN YILDIRIM Assist. Prof. MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There is none for this course.
Course Objectives:	To enable the students to comprehend communication and its importance, the ways to establish communication, complications and problems, types and models of communication, the meaning and functions of organizational communication and the features of effective communication.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 To have the knowledge about the fundamental concepts related with communication
2 To have the knowledge about the functions, aim and implementation of communication
3 To comprehend and to be able to apply the types of communication
4 To be able to understand and apply the importance of listening in communication
5 To be able to comprehend the communication complications and the ability to solve such complications
6 To be able to develop verbal, non-verbal (body language), written, visual and electronic communication skills
7 To have the knowledge about the fundamental concepts related with organizational communication
8 To have knowledge about the types and operation of organizational communication.

Course Content

Communication Skills Course IncludesThe concept of communication and its importance
Communication process Verbal Communication Non-verbal Communication (Body Language)
Constructive and destructive complications of communication
Overcoming communication complications and effective communication
Course review and Midterm
Organizational Communication
Operational Models of Organizational Communication
Formal and Informal Communication
Information technologies and Communication
Mass Communication
Communication in Professional Life

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The concept of communication and its importance
2)	Communication process
3)	Verbal Communication
4)	Written Communication
5)	Non-verbal Communication (Body Language)
6)	Constructive and destructive complications of communication
8)	Course review and Midterm
9)	Organizational Communication
10)	Operational Models of Organizational Communication
11)	Formal and Informal Communication
12)	Overcoming communication complications and effective communication
13)	Effective Listening , Persuasıve Communication
14)	Communication in Professional Life

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Dr. İrfan MISIRLI, Detay Yayınları 2.Örgütlerde İletişim, Prof.Dr. Zeyyat SABUNCUOĞLU, Arıkan Yayınları,2008 3. Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Hasan KIRMIZI, Güzem Can Yayınları 4. Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin Genel İletişim, Editör: Uğur DEMİRAY ,Pegem A Yayınları
References:	1.Genel İletişim Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin. Prof.Dr.İrfan Çağlar, Yrd.Doç.Dr. Sabiha Kılıç , Nobel Yayıncılık , 2012

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 0
Presentation	1	% 0
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	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	11	44
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	2
Total Workload		75

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.