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
NMD4114	Field Study in Political Communication II	Spring	2	2	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	This course provides an in-depth exploration of the practices of political communication that is discussed in the first part of the course. This course is based practice and research in the field. Students will bring their materials to class for farther discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will be able to develop new skills for research and field work in communication, and will be able to deeply explore the political field not only in times of political crisis, but also in day-to-day politics.

Course Content

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the practices of political communication that is discussed in the first part of the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	none
2)	Political actors compete over the new media	Wolfsfeld, 1-7
3)	Political power and power over the media	Wolfsfeld, 7-23
4)	Political control and media independence	Wolfsfeld, 23-45
5)	Turning politics into news	Wolfsfeld, 45-72
6)	Telling a good story	Wolfsfeld, 72-95
7)	media effects	Wolfsfeld, 95-119
8)	Field work I	none
9)	Field work II	none
10)	Field work III	none
11)	Field work IV	none
12)	Presentations	none
13)	Presentations	none
14)	Presenations	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gadi Wolfsfeld (2011 ) Making Sense of Media and Politics: Five Principles in Political Communication. New York: Routledge.
References:	yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Field Work	1	% 50
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Field Work	8	40
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Project	1	10
Homework Assignments	1	5
Total Workload		125

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.