| DIGITAL GAME DESIGN | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| 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. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. 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. The aim of the course is to analyze the visual language of works of art and design objects. |
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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 8- To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of images. 9--To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of artworks (painting, sculpture). |
| This course is designed to help students understand the visual media and the effect of visual forms in communication.Paintings, sculptures, design objects, visual properties of artworks, color harmony and color contrasts. The teaching methods and techniques used in the course are lecture, observation, discussion and comparison. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course, artwork, artwork analyzing, course content. | |
| 2) | Art, culture & society | |
| 3) | Portrait | |
| 4) | Landscape | |
| 5) | Composition with figures. | |
| 6) | Still life | |
| 7) | Interior space | |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Color in visual communication Basic Principles of composition Color contrasts and harmony. | |
| 10) | Abstract painting | |
| 11) | Geometric abstraction | |
| 12) | Visual presentation | |
| 13) | Sculpture | |
| 14) | Industrial design objects |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Ways of Seeing, John Berger Sınıf içi tartışmalar, ikincil olarak sanat tarihi ile ilgili kaynaklar/in-class discussions, resources related to art history as second degree reference. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 6 | 78 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||
| 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. |