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
FTV4931	Film Genres	Spring	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. OSMAN KAYA ÖZKARACALAR
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. OSMAN KAYA ÖZKARACALAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is directed towards the comprehension and evaluation of popular cinema and popular films within a historical and cultural context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand the concept of popular cinema.
2. Understand the concept of genre.
3. Apply the concept of genre to popular cinema
4. Understand the conflict between originality and genre.
5. Evaluate the relevance of genre films
6. Evaluate the historical evolution of s-f and horror genres
7. Analyse genre movies with a historical perspective
8. Analyse genre movies with a political perspective
9. Analyse genre movies with an emphasis on gender issues
10. Analyse genre movies with an emphasis on class issues.

Course Content

The course will start with the problems of definition of genre, with special emphasis given to specific iconographies of genres. Then, the course will deal with the issue of originality within the context of genre. Finally, case studies of two specific genres, science-fiction and horror, will be covered.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the class	-
2)	Problems of definition; iconography	reading
3)	Science-Fiction	reading
4)	Mad scientists – fantastic voyages	reading - watching film
5)	Alien invasions	reading - watching film
6)	Alien encounters	reading - watching film
7)	Dystopias	reading - watching film
8)	Horror	reading
9)	Monsters as Return of the Repressed	reading - watching film
10)	Battle of the genders	reading - watching films
11)	Onjects of desire	reading - watching film
12)	Horrors with political agenda	reading - watching film
13)	Other others	reading- watching film
14)	presentations	presentation preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	1.Michael Ryan and Douglas Kellner, Camera Politica: The Politics and Ideology of Contemporary Hollywood Film

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 45
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Presentations / Seminar	1	6	6
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			122

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.
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.