| TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GAD5204 | Playful Experience Design | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. ÇAKIR AKER |
| Course Objectives: | In order to understand how game works and how the concept of play is and can be integrated to our lives, students must understand the fundamentals of gamification and business applications of gamification and game design. The course will give a hands-on approach to play theory, and an academic understanding of the practice of playful design. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Understand the fundementals of game and play 2) Define, measure and evaluate the different metrics and key performance indicators for applications that provide playful experience across a range of dimensions 3) Design, develop, and evaluate a playful interaction concept project for a real-world case 4) Percieve fundemental methods and theory related to player experience 5) Understand game design and game studies, as well as user experience perspectives for interaction design, and human computer interaction 6) Apply behaviour analysis via playful interaction 7) Form relation between game elements and personal motivations for gamification projects |
| In order to understand how game works and how the concept of play is and can be integrated to our lives, students must understand the fundementals of game experience approaches, business reflections and applications of game design. The course will give a hands-on approach to play theory, and an academic understanding of the practice of playful experience design. Teaching Methods: Lecture, Group Work, Individual Studies, Readings, Discussions, Projects |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Game and Play | |
| 3) | Sociology of Games | |
| 4) | Meaningful Game Mechanics | |
| 5) | Draft Project Assignment | Preliminary Gamification Idea Generation Assignment |
| 6) | New Approaches in Playful Interactions and Player Experience I | |
| 7) | New Approaches in Playful Interactions and Player Experience II | Preparing the Hero’s Journey of a Game |
| 8) | Midterm Project | |
| 9) | Case Studies and Motivation | |
| 10) | Persona & Activity Cycles | |
| 11) | Gamification Frameworks | Persona Assignment |
| 12) | Flaneur & Gameur | |
| 13) | The End game of Gamification | |
| 14) | The Final Project | The final projects are discussed and presented |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Best, J. (1998). Too much fun: Toys as social problems and the interpretation of culture. Symbolic Interaction, 21(2), 197-212. De Certeau, M., & Rendall, S. F. (2004). From the practice of everyday life (1984). The city cultures reader, 3(2004), 266. Davis, M. S. (1977). Beyond Boredom and Anxiety: The Experience of Play in Work and Games. Games, W. W. P. (2004). Four Keys to More Emotion Without Story. Hodent, C. (2017). The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Project | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 199 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework. | |
| 2) | Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results. | |
| 3) | Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose. | |
| 4) | Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments. | |
| 5) | Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process. | |
| 6) | Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment. | |
| 7) | Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes. | |
| 8) | Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices. | |
| 9) | Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence. | |
| 10) | Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations. | |
| 11) | Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design. | |
| 12) | Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues. | |
| 13) | Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values. |