NEW MEDIA
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
SEN3301	Computer Graphics and Animation	Spring	2	2	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 :	Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN RA SEVGİ CANPOLAT Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course provides an introduction to an introduction to computer graphics and mathematical aspects. Students will identify fundamentals graphics and animation algorithms, be able to develop substantial graphics/animation applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the mathematical basics of 2D/3D computer graphics.
2. Describe the differences between graphics algorithms and visual programming codes.
3. Analyse the computer graphics algorithms.
4. Assess the main geometric transformation concepts such as translation, rotation, and scaling.
5. Develop substantial graphic and animation application with Java technologies.
6. Construct graphical programs using associated libraries.

Course Content

The course content is composed of computer graphics basics, graphics programming concepts, graphics output primitives, basics of computer graphics mathematics, geometric transformation and 2d viewing,3d transformation and 3d projections, lighting and shading, 3d modeling and visibility, texture mapping and an introduction to animations and animation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Computer Graphics
2)	Graphics Programming Concepts
3)	Graphics Output Primitives
4)	Basics of Computer Graphics Mathematics
5)	Geometric Transformation
6)	Geometric Transformation and 2D Viewing
7)	2D Viewing / Midterm I
8)	3D Transformation and 3D Projections.
9)	Lighting and Shading
10)	3D Modeling and Visibility
11)	Visibility / Midterm II
12)	Texture Mapping and An Introduction to Animations
13)	Animation
14)	Case Studies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Casey Reas, Ben Fry, Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists, MIT Express, ISBN: 978 – 0321321374. Daniel Shiffman, Learning Processing – A Beginners Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction, Morgan Kaufman, ISBN: 978 – 012373602 – 4.
References:	Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Laboratory	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	7	2	14
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Midterms	2	12	24
Final	1	14	14
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)	To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.