PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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
MCH3012	Physics for Game Programming	Spring Fall	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 :	Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	N/A
Course Objectives:	Many games benefit from the use of real physics for enhanced reality. Therefore it is important for a game developer to understand and use law of physics to plan more realistic games. This course serves as a starting point for the development of physics-based realistic games.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Apply Newton’s Second Law to particles and particle systems,
2- Use 3D kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in example scenarios,
3- Describe the forces and moments in rigid bodies,
4- Model the motion of fundamental vehicles : aircraft, ship and car,
5- Understand the physics of light and its interaction between surfaces,
6- Describe the surface properties of different materials used in solid modeling,
7- use Processing environment to program fundamental game concepts with physical realism

Course Content

The role of physics in game programming; Basic Concepts from Physics; Rigid Body Motion; Introduction to Processing Programming; Game Programming Lab; Vehicle models; Modeling ambient environment; Game programming applications;

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The role of physics in game programming	See course web site for additional resources and info
2)	Basic Concepts from Physics: Velocity, mass, acceleration, force etc.
3)	Basic Concepts from Physics (cont)
4)	Rigid Body Motion; Term projects and formation of project groups
5)	Introduction to Processing Programming
6)	Processing (cont)
7)	Game Programming Lab
8)	Vehicle models
9)	Vehicle models
10)	Modeling ambient environment
11)	Modeling ambient environment (cont)
12)	Midterm; Project interim checks	Prepare yourself for project interim check
13)	Game programming applications
14)	Project presentations	Prepare a presentation about your project; check your project whether it works for all conditions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	David H. Eberly, “Game Physics”, (2010, 2nd ed.) ISBN:978-0123749031
References:	Online resources, Video tutorials

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 40
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 15
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Laboratory	1	3
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	5
Project	1	20
Homework Assignments	3	12
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	6
Total Workload		140

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)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.