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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
COP4425 Wissen Akademi - Mobile Operating Systems & Applications Spring 3 0 3 6
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TEVFİK AYTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. TAŞKIN KOÇAK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TEVFİK AYTEKİN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: This course covers a comprehensive overview of mobile operating systems, application development, augmented reality, location based services, near-field communications (NFC), html 5.0 coded applications, and social networking based mobile applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students will learn the state-of-the-art mobile operating systems and applications. In this course, the students are expected to acquire a valuable knowledge on fundamentals of mobile application development as well as get a basic understanding of augmented reality, location based services, and near-field communications (NFC). In addition, they will gain hands-on experience in programming and setting up the most popular mobile operating systems developed by different manufacturers, such as Apple iOS 4.0, BlackBerry OS, Android OS, Nokia Ovi, and Samsung Bada.

Course Content

Mobile Technologies Introduction
Global Mobile Trends
Introduction to Mobile Operating Systems
Apple iOS 4.0
BlackBerry OS
Android OS
Nokia Ovi
Samsung Bada
Location Based Services
Html 5.0 coded Apps.
Augmented Reality on Mobile Apps.
Social networking based Mobile Apps.
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Projects

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Mobile Technologies Introduction
2) Global Mobile Trends
3) Introduction to Mobile Operating Systems
4) Apple iOS 4.0
5) BlackBerry OS
6) Android OS
7) Samsung Bada
8) Nokia Ovi
9) Location Based Services
10) Html 5.0 coded Applications.
11) Augmented Reality on Mobile Applications.
12) Social networking based Mobile Applications.
13) NFC (Near Field Communication)
14) Projects/presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Field Work 1 % 10
Quizzes 2 % 20
Project 1 % 40
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 8 2 16
Homework Assignments 4 5 20
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 118

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.