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
GEP0811	Readings in Philosophy	Fall	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Instructor SERKAN ŞİMŞEK
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to introduce students to the tradition of philosophical thought and to develop their practice of deep thinking through classical texts. Through this process, students are expected to experience critical reading of these texts, comprehend the complexity of philosophical thought, and enhance their abstract thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will
1) Discuss the fundamental ideas in philosophical texts.
2) Use terminology related to the discipline of philosophy.
3) Learn the basic elements of philosophical concepts and thought systems.
4) Study the major schools of thought and the views of philosophers in the history of philosophy.
5) Develop critical thinking skills through philosophical texts.
6) Gain the ability to benefit from differences between philosophical views and schools of thought.
7) Strive to build a bridge between contemporary philosophical debates and classical texts.

Course Content

In this course, the fundamental concepts of philosophy, the views of philosophers, and various philosophical movements will be examined and discussed from a historical perspective. The influence of philosophers' thoughts on modern thought and life will also be explored.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, sample examination, and discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Selected Philosophical Text 1	Reading and Discussion
3)	Selected Philosophical Text 1	Reading and Discussion
4)	Selected Philosophical Text 2	Reading and Discussion
5)	Selected Philosophical Text 2	Reading and Discussion
6)	Selected Philosophical Text 3	Reading and Discussion
7)	Selected Philosophical Text 3	Reading and Discussion
8)	MIDTERM WEEK
9)	Selected Philosophical Text 4	Reading and Discussion
10)	Selected Philosophical Text 4	Reading and Discussion
11)	Selected Philosophical Text 5	Reading and Discussion
12)	Selected Philosophical Text 5	Reading and Discussion
13)	Selected Philosophical Text 6	Reading and Discussion
14)	Selected Philosophical Text 6	Reading and Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Seçilen metinlere göre şekillenecektir.
References:	Will be shaped according to the selected texts.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Paper Submission	1	% 10
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	4	52
Midterms	1	2	2
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			115

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.
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