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
GEP0809	Strategic Roadmaps and Innovation	Fall	3	0	3	4

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	N/A
Course Objectives:	This course is an introduction of the concepts of strategy, strategic management, strategic roadmaps, innovation, technology management, technology foresight, and technology forecast. The definitions and the techniques of strategy, innovation, strategic management, strategic roadmaps, technology management, technology forecast, and technology foresight will be discussed with simple applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•Understanding the Concepts of Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Management and Strategic Roadmaps
•Learning the Steps of Strategic Management;
•Recognizing The Types of Strategic Thinking
•Preparing and Presenting Strategic Roadmaps
• Learning about the Technology management, technology forecast, and technology foresight.

Course Content

Strategy, Strategic Management, Innovation, Strategic Roadmaps, Technology Management, Technology Forecast, and Technology Foresight.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Lecturer Notes.
2)	Strategy, Strategic Management, Innovation and General Concepts	YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
3)	Strategic Management	T. Çiftçi, Stratejik Yönetim Cep Kitabı, İSO Yayınları, 2011.
4)	Intelligence Science and Strategy	YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
5)	Management and Management Functions	Lecturer Notes
6)	Decision Making and Decision Theory	YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
7)	Decision Making and Decision Theory	YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
8)	Decision Making and Decision Theory	YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
9)	Case Study	Lecturer Notes
10)	Technology Management	Lecturer Notes
11)	Technology Forecast and Technology Foresight	Lecturer Notes
12)	Strategy Development Tools	Lecturer Notes
13)	Strategy Development Process	Lecturer Notes
14)	Cyberspace, Strategy and Innovation	ÜNAL A.N., “Siber Güvenlik ve Elektronik Bileşenleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

YARMAN B.S.B., ÜNAL A.N., “Stratejik Karar Verme Boyutunda Bilgi Toplama/İşleme Amaçlı Karar Destek Sitemleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.
T. Çiftçi, Stratejik Yönetim Cep Kitabı, İSO Yayınları, 2011.
T. Çiftçi, Stratejik Yönetim Cep Kitabı, İSO Yayınları, 2011.
ÜNAL A.N., “Siber Güvenlik ve Elektronik Bileşenleri”, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2015.

References:

T. Çiftçi vd. Yeni İş Geliştirme, İSO Yayınları, 2004.

T. Çiftçi, Üç Adımda Stratejik Yönetim, İSO Yayınları, 2010.

A. Sungur vd. Sanayide Özdeğerlendirme, İSO Yayınları, 2011.

U. Tiryakioğlu vd. Yeni Ürün ve Tesis Yatırımlarında Fizibilite, İSO Yayınları, 2011.

M.Porter, Rekabet Stratejisi, Sistem Yayıncılık, 2000.

P.Schwarts, The Art of Long View, Doubleday Currency 1996.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	14	1	14
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			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.