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
VCD4138	Portfolio Design	Spring	2	2	3	5

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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 :	Assist. Prof. ECE ARIHAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor DİDEM WONG
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course focuses on each student’s self unique design vision and the many ways students can promote their design abilities by producing a creative selection of their existing communication design projects. Highlighting the individual design approach is an emphasis on self-promotion in its most suitable form. Students learn the details of the job-seeking portfolio since creative success is determined as much by how well they promote their work as by the quality of their work.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Demonstrate the visualization of a concept.
2) Describe and discuss the essential business practices used in the visual communication design industry.
3) Develop the basic business forms needed in visual communication design business.
4) Recognize the laws pertaining to the Visual Artist in business.
5) Present and promote themselves and their design work.
6) Assemble a marketable and uniquely original portfolio and produce a "creative" resume.

Course Content

Types of portfolios, portfolio research, developing a communication network are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction Expectations Time management Daily Planner Goals
2)	Assignment 1 in progress. Mood Boards In-house vs. Agency/Design Firm vs. Freelance vs. Self-employed Types of Portfolios
3)	Assignment 1 in progress.	Portfolio review
4)	Résumé writing Employment Application
5)	Interviews
6)	Self-promotion Digitizing your portfolio Networking
7)	Cost-effective Design Due Group Presentations Assignment 2: High budget Promotion
8)	Expectations Time management Daily Planner Goals Assignment 2 in progress. Researching outstanding promos
9)	Assignment 2 in progress. Researching outstanding promos
10)	Assignment 2 in progress.
11)	Group Discussion
12)	Practice presentations
13)	Retouching week
14)	High budget Promotion Portfolio show

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	How, Print Dergileri.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 35
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 35
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Application	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	14
Project	14	14
Midterms	14	14
Final	14	14
Total Workload		126

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.