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
INT2013	History of Art and Architecture	Spring	2	0	2	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. HANDE TULUM
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. HANDE TULUM
Course Objectives:	This course develops a critical understanding of the built environment by exploring the evolution of spatial design from Çatalhöyük to the Renaissance, emphasizing both Western and Eastern contexts. Students will identify key architectural styles and interior design elements from different historical periods, situating them within their social, cultural, and urban settings. Through case studies and theoretical frameworks, the course examines the relationship between architecture, culture, and design philosophies across diverse geographies. By synthesizing historical and cultural insights, students will create comparative analyses of different design approaches. Lectures, readings, discussions, and review sessions support these objectives.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Understand the relationship between space, history, and culture in architectural contexts.
• Apply key terminology relevant to art and architectural history.
• Classify and compare architectural structures across different cultures, periods, and design approaches.
• Analyze historical built environments and interiors about their urban, social, and cultural contexts.
• Evaluate the connections between past and present architectural traditions, including indigenous and monumental practices, as well as Western and non-Western perspectives.

Course Content

This course provides a comprehensive historical overview of architectural and spatial design across various geographies, emphasizing the influence of culture, social and political structures, economic conditions, art, and technological advancements on the evolution of design. Through a theoretical lens, the course explores key milestones in the history of design, offering insights into how original definitions and concepts of design have developed over time. Students will critically engage with these themes by evaluating, illustrating, and contextualizing historical design practices through discussions and assignments. The course encourages students to analyze how diverse factors shaped architectural and interior design, fostering a deeper appreciation for the historical roots of contemporary design concepts. Finally, the course prepares students for the INT2014 course studio through methods such as lectures, readings, discussions, and case studies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION: Explanation of the aim, scope, and methodology of the course
2)	THE BEGINNINGS OF ARCHITECTURE: ÇATALHÖYÜK, STONEHENGE	Michael Fazio, Marian Moffett and Lawrence Wodehouse, A World History of Architecture (London: Laurence King, 2008), 9-14. Indrani Chattopadhyaya, Living Tradition: A Study of Prehistoric Rock Paintings and Indigenous Art from District Sonbhadra, Southern Uttar Pradesh, India, Athens Journal of Humanities & Arts - Volume 3, Issue 4, 251-270.
3)	ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE Part I. EGYPT and MESOPOTAMIA	Harwood, Architecture and Interior Design through the 18th Century, Chapter 4, pp. 51-63. Louis Kahn, “Monumentality,” in Louis Kahn: Essential Texts (New York: W.W. Norton, 2003), 21-31.
4)	ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE Part II. GREEK ARCHITECTURE	Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapter 5, ss. 64-79. Le Corbusier, “Architecture III: Pure Creation of the Mind,” in Toward an Architecture, 231-251.
5)	ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE Part III. ROMAN ARCHITECTURE	Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapter 6, 80-98. Le Corbusier, “Architecture I: The Lesson of Rome,” in Toward An Architecture, 194-212.
6)	PREPARATION FOR MIDTERM
7)	INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTURE Part I. AFRICA, AUSTRALIA	Fazio et al., A World History of Architecture, 274-283. Bernard Rudofsky, “Introduction,” in Architecture without Architects (New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1964), 1-7.
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTURE Part II. ARCHITECTURE IN THE AMERICAS: MEXICO, PERU And Part III. JAPAN, CHINA, INDIA	Fazio et al., A World History of Architecture, Chapter 3, 63-79. Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapters 2 and 3, 16-49.
10)	INDIGENOUS ARCHITECTURE Part IV. ANATOLIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, THE BALKANS	Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapter 9, 116-129. Le Corbusier, “The Mosques,” in Journey to the East (London: The MIT Press, 2007), 100-119.
11)	ARCHITECTURE AS POWER Part I. EARLY CHRISTIAN and BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE	Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapters 7 and 8, 100-115. Le Corbusier, “Constantinople,” in Journey to the East (London: The MIT Press, 2007), 83-99.
12)	REVIEW & EVALUATION
13)	ARCHITECTURE AS POWER Part II. ROMANESQUE and GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE	Harwood et al., Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century, Chapters 10 and 11, 130-161.
14)	PREPARATION FOR FINAL:REVIEW	Preparation for the final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Harwood, B., May, B., and Sherman, C. 2002. Architecture and Interior Design through the 18th Century. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Ching, F., Jarzombek, M., Vikramaditya, P., 2017. A Global History of Architecture. New Jersey: Wiley.
Kostof, S., 1995. A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals, New York: Oxford University Press.

Le Corbusier, 2007. Journey to the East. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 2007.
Le Corbusier, 2003. Toward an Architecture. Los Angeles: Getty Research Institute.

Coursera:
• Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/introancientegypt
• The Ancient Greeks:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/ancient-greeks

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	12	4	48
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			93

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.