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
GEP0620	Visual Literacy	Fall	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	This course focuses on the formulation of visual form and employment on visual media. It is an introduction to visual literacy exposing the basic visual vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to:
1- Develop critical thinking skills in relation to visual images;
2- Recognize visual perception;
3- Analyse the syntax of images including style and composition;
4- Analyse visual context;
5- Display visual presentation techniques;
6- Recognise visual hierarchy;
7- Enhance verbal and written literacy skills and vocabulary to be able to talk and write about images

Course Content

This course is designed to help students understand the visual media and the effect of visual forms in communication.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Art, culture & society
3)	What is visual communication? What is sign, symbol and word?
4)	Development of visual communication design
5)	Color in visual communication
6)	Basic Principles of composition
7)	Visual perception
8)	Concept Board Presentation
9)	Literacy in visual media
10)	Medium as a message
11)	Concept Board Presentation
12)	Visual presentation
13)	Body language
14)	Visual identity design

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Ways of Seeing, John Berger

Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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	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.