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
ADV4631	Digital Strategies and New Trends	Spring	3	0	3	5

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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. YEŞİM ULUSU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Digital marketing is the fastest growing area of business. This course provides an introduction to the field and explains its various roles in an organization's total marketing program. Students will learn about all facets of digital advertising practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. will identify basic concepts of digital marketing.
II. will be able to identify diffrences between classic and digital media strategy.
III. will identify the new digital life concept in advertising.
IV. will grasp “What’s the Word of Mouse”
V. will be able to design digital advertising products.

Course Content

The digital age is changing everything, specially how comminication professionals communicate with consumers. In this lecture course, the defining concepts, differences, and current practices of digital advertising are covered.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Digital Marketing. Differences between classical design and digital design.
2)	New rules of Marketing & Communication in digital design world.
3)	Changing Social Life; “New Digital Life” Style & Social Media. Visual design for social media applications and usability.
4)	Digital Media Strategy and digital media products. Deadline for 1st Homework.
5)	SEM (Search Engine Marketing) and in text advertising (classical online advertising) Typography and Kinetic Typography in digital design.
6)	New online advertising.
7)	Word of Mouse and Mobile Advertising Deadline for 2nd Homework.
8)	Word of Mouse and Mobile Advertising
9)	Advergame and Microsites
10)	3. homework critics and general rewiev.
11)	Digital Marketing Communication concept. Advergame and Microsites
12)	Digital Marketing Communication concept. What’s next-near future: IPTV etc.
13)	Case studies: Classical advertising & digital advertising.
14)	Case studies: Classical advertising & digital advertising. Deadline for 4th Homework.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• DigiMarketing: The Essential Guide to New Media and Digital Marketing, Kent Wertime, Ian Fenwick
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 40
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 35
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 35
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Homework Assignments	13	56
Midterms	3	15
Final	3	15
Total Workload		128

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.