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
SEN2022	Software Engineering Analysis and Design	Spring	3	0	3	7

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. MEHMET ALPER TUNGA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The students will have the ability of analyzing and designing of a software development process such as defining scope, describing problems, gathering system requirements, constructing data, object and process models and identifying alternative solution to apply feasibility analysis for decision making purposes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe systems analysis and design concepts and define the components of information systems
2. Describe the essential phases of systems development
3. Describe project management tools and a number of systems analysis approaches for solving information system problems
4. Define scope of information system problems
5. Identify the problems, opportunities and directives that trigger the project
6. Define functional and nonfunctional system requirements, apply fact-finding techniques
7. Define actors and use cases, construct context and use case model diagrams
8. Construct data models and UML diagrams
9. Define the basic concepts and constructs of a process model and construct context, data flow, event and system diagrams
10. Identify alternative system solutions, define six types of feasibility, prepare cost-benefit analyses and system proposal reports

Course Content

The course content is composed of the basic concepts of systems analysis and design, the components of information systems, methods for developing information systems, project management, systems analysis approaches, scope definition phase, problem analysis phase , requirements analysis phase, use-cases, data modeling and analysis, process modeling, feasibility analysis and the system proposal.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
2)	The Components of Information Systems
3)	Systems Analysis Approaches
4)	Project Management
5)	Scope Definition and Problem Analysis Phases
6)	Requirements Analysis Phase
7)	Use Case Diagrams
8)	Use Case Scenarios
9)	Data Modeling and Analysis
10)	Data Modeling and Analysis
11)	UML Diagrams
12)	Process Modeling
13)	Feasibility Analysis and the System Proposal
14)	Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Eric J. Braude and Michael E. Bernstein, Software Engineering: Modern Approaches 2ed, John Wiley & Sons, 2011, ISBN 978-0-471-69208-9 Lonnie D. Bentley and Jeffrey L. Whitten, Systems Analysis & Design for the Global Enterprise 7ed, McGraw Hill, 2007, ISBN-13 978-0-07-110766-2
References:	Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	10	% 10
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

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.