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
GAD2018	Game Development II	Spring	2	2	3	8

Basic information

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 GALİP KARTOĞLU
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to provide the students with a deeper understanding of game programming/development concepts using Unreal Engine – an industry-leading professional development tool/editor for creating interactive experiences and/or enterprise fields of real-time training simulation, visualization, and media/entertainment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, each student should:

1. Have a comprehensive understanding of the game programming concepts such as object-oriented approach, base data structures, and algorithms.
2. Get a better understanding at usage of the engine and its components.
3. Get a better competency with the editor.
4. Learn further how the engine works and how it works to help make one's project run efficiently.
5. Learn about the tools and strategies to solve issues and debug errors.

Course Content

This course contains both theoretical and practical applications on game development. There will be a final project in which students are required to build a game of their own with the points taught during the classes. The fundamental aspects of Unreal Engine which were explained in previous Game Development I/II courses will be further explained and get more detailed with every lecture. Students will be expected to complete assigned projects to demonstrate and develop their skills with blueprints.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Scripting Recap	Labwork #1
3)	Designing Blueprints and a Code-base	Labwork #2
4)	Animation Blueprints Part #1	Labwork #3
5)	Animation Blueprints Part #2	Labwork #3
6)	Developing AI Part #1	Labwork #4
7)	Developing AI Part #2	Labwork #4
8)	Physics	Labwork #5
9)	Multiplayer Part #1	Labwork #6
10)	Multiplayer Part #2
11)	UMG	Final Project Interview #1
12)	Optimization and Debugging	Final Project Interview #2
13)	Packaging and Releasing	Final Project Interview #3
14)	Source Control

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Unreal Engine Documentation Online
References:	Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics (Eric Lengyel) Game Programming Patterns (Robert Nystrom)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	6	% 30
Midterms	2	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Laboratory	10	2	20
Application	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	10	6	60
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			196

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.	3
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.	3
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.	3
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
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.	3
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.	2
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.	3
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.	3
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.	5
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.	3