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
GEP0378	Sustainable Talent Management and Innovation	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:
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. BURÇAK VATANSEVER DURMAZ
Course Objectives:	Within the framework of this course, the concept of talent, talent management and competency management icons will be covered. In today's world where "Talent Wars" are experienced, it is a dynamic and holistic process to find talented employees who help the business successfully achieve its strategic goals and sustainability goals, to keep them within the business and to create loyalty. How to approach talent management will be explained. In addition, how innovation and innovations are evaluated within the scope of talent management of human resources and how businesses encourage creativity and innovation will be discussed through case studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;

Can analyze the differences between sustainable business and other businesses.
Defines sustainability management elements.
In order to understand sustainability in businesses, one can analyze the internal and external dynamics that are important in sustainability.
Identify key management roles and functions that foster creativity and innovation
Interprets talent management processes in businesses.
Can use theoretical and practical knowledge related to Talent Management together.

Course Content

Within the framework of this course, the concept of talent, talent management and competency management icons will be covered. In today's world where "Talent Wars" are experienced, it is a dynamic and holistic process to find talented employees who help the business successfully achieve its strategic goals and sustainability goals, to keep them within the business and to create loyalty. How to approach talent management will be explained.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction - Overview of the Concepts of Sustainability and Sustainable Development, the Concept of Talent, the Concept of Innovation
2)	Sustainable Business Concept, Corporate Sustainability Concept
3)	Organizational Culture and Sustainability
4)	Leadership and Sustainability
5)	Management and Innovative Leadership in the New Century / What an Innovative Leader Should Have
6)	Innovation and Sustainability
7)	Visa
8)	Human Resources Management and Sustainability
9)	Relationship of HRM Functions with Talent Management
10)	Sustainable Innovation and Sustainability Culture
11)	Presentations
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	Wrap up of whole semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sustainability Management Steven Cohen 2011, ebook Columbia University Press Handbook Of Sustaınabılıty Management Christian N Madu; Chu-hua Kuei 2012 World Scientific Süreklilikten Sürdürülebilirliğe: Bir Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirlik Yolculuğu İzel Levi Coşkun 2021 Artisan Yayınları
References:	Sustainability Management Steven Cohen 2011, ebook Columbia University Press Handbook Of Sustaınabılıty Management Christian N Madu; Chu-hua Kuei 2012 World Scientific Süreklilikten Sürdürülebilirliğe: Bir Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirlik Yolculuğu İzel Levi Coşkun 2021 Artisan Yayınları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	84
Presentations / Seminar	1	1
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		133

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.