| 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 |
| GAD1003 | Basics of Programming | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. GÜVEN ÇATAK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor MEHMET ONUR KALKAN Instructor BERK YÜKSEL |
| Course Objectives: | This course introduces basics of programming with using C# language. Learning a programming language which used for game development will give you the skill to understand game development process better. This not only benefits designers and artist who team up with programmers, but is also beneficial for solo developers, and programmers who just started their journeys. This course will include topics such as; programming languages & their uses in interactive software development and their role in game design career, simple and complex data types and basic mathematical operations, decision making via logical and conditional operators and recursion, creating and using objects, introduction to object oriented programming, working with Array and Collection types, sorting algorithms, key-value storage, introduction to object oriented paradigm: Inheritance, Polymorphism, Interfaces, comparison between object oriented paradigm with other common programming paradigms, using modelling tools for software architecture design, principles of SOLID programming. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; • Will understand lifecycle of a computer program. • Will comprehend how computers store, represent and manipulate data. • Will understand how to write legal expressions and perform arithmetic operations with numeric data. • Will learn about conditional logic and utilizing conditional statements to design complex programs. • Will comprehend repetitive task execution using loops. • will understand keeping and retrieving data in collections. • Will be using limited purpose methods to write larger programs with organized code. • Will be able to conduct debugging. • Principles of Object Oriented Programming. |
| This course covers the basic concepts and application of game development theories. The first weeks focus on the basic definitions and theories of game development, while the following weeks focus on how these theories are applied to game projects. Learning Methods: Lecture, Implementation, Case Study, Individual Study, Project, Problem Solving, Tech-Enhanced Learning |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course Overview | |
| 2) | Introduction to Programming, Hello World | |
| 3) | Variables | |
| 4) | If-Else Statements | |
| 5) | Arrays | |
| 6) | Loops | |
| 7) | Midterm Exam | |
| 8) | Introduction to Unity | |
| 9) | Unity with C# | |
| 10) | Animations | |
| 11) | Game Physics | |
| 12) | User Interface Development | |
| 13) | Final Project Reviews | |
| 14) | Final Project Reviews |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hocking, J. (2018). Unity in action (3rd ed.). Simon and Schuster. |
| References: | Whitaker, R. B. (2021). The C# player's guide (5th ed.). RB Whitaker. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Laboratory | 7 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| 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 | 7 | 8 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||
| 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. | 5 |
| 2) | Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 5) | Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines. | 5 |
| 6) | Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games. | 4 |
| 7) | Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process. | 2 |
| 8) | Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process. | 2 |
| 9) | Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 11) | Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |