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
GEP0604	Interpersonal Communication	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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. BERNA GÜLOĞLU Instructor NAZMİYE ARDUÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to examine interpersonal communication in terms of shaping and sustaining human relations, and the role of interpersonal communication in the development of individual identity and how it can be used as a tool to improve the communication of people with social interaction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
First of all, students are taught how to obtain information that will enable them to know themselves and other people. At the beginning of each lesson, the student is given an olay event-situation cek to reflect on the subject of the week and a discussion is opened on it. Then, in the light of scientific and social data, the situation is explained and information is compiled. Academicians, writers, artists and practitioners who are experts in their fields are invited as speakers.

Course Content

This course covers the impact of social context, culture, identity and roles on face-to-face communication. In this course, interpersonal communication elements are analyzed within the framework of case studies. Students are expected to participate in the discussion and prepare a group project. Derste kullanılan öğretim yöntem ve teknikleri: anlatım, grup çalışması, örnek inceleme, proje hazırlama,tartışma, konuk, gözlem ve dijital kaynakların kullanımıdır.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
2)	An overview of communication skills
3)	Start and development of interpersonal relations
4)	History of psychological theory/changing focus in understanding the individual
5)	Existentialism Humanistic psychology and effective communication
6)	Transactional Analysis and interpersonal communication
7)	Emotional intelligence/ Emotional Literacy
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Communication Barriers
10)	Effective listening/empathy
11)	I-statements
12)	Line of acceptance/I-statements/ Empathy
13)	Effective problem solving methods/ Conflict resolution
14)	Discussions using terminology within real world news context

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	KİŞİLERARASI İLİŞKİLER ve ETKİLİ İLETİŞİM Editör: Alim Kaya 6. Baskı 2014, Pegem Akademi
References:	Etkili İletişimin Önündeki 8 Engel, Kevin Hogan, Yakamoz Kitap, 2003. İletişimsizlik Becerisi, Kadir Özer, 2000, Sistem Y. Devito, The Interpersonal Communication Book,1995,Devito. Malim,Birch,Wadeley, Perspectives in Psychology,1992,Macmillan Press.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Quizzes	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Quizzes	1	20	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			117

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.