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
ADV4640	Mobile Advertising	Spring	3	0	3	6

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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 :	Assist. Prof. GÜL ŞENER
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. GÜL ŞENER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to provide the basics of mobile advertising and terminology surrounding it.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completing this course, students will;

1- Gain competency in basic mobile advertising terminology.
2- Recognize the components of the mobile advertising ecosystem.
3- Understand the functioning of mobile advertising.
4- Identify different mobile advertising outlets.
5- Gain knowledge of mobile advertising strategy and measurement.
6- Recognize the drivers for current digital consumers and their implications for mobile advertising.
7- Understand how the interactive/digital advertising industry is evolving, adapting to, and morphing within the Internet

Course Content

This course will introduce students to the various facets of mobil advertising from its place in digital marketing mix to its pros and cons, from the main pillars of mobile strategy to current mobile consumer trends.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Definition and scope of digital – Part 1	Selected reading from the course book.
3)	Definition and scope of digital – Part 2	Selected reading from the course book.
4)	Players of digital advertising – Part 1	Selected reading from the course book.
5)	Players of digital advertising – Part 2	Selected reading from the course book.
6)	Mobile Advertising in a nutshe	Selected reading from the course book.
7)	Digital advertising channels & tools	Selected reading from the course book.
8)	Presentations
9)	Presentations
10)	Digital advertising measurement tools & KPI’s	Selected reading from the course book.
11)	Digital media planning and measurement	Selected reading from the course book.
12)	Digital strategy planning – Part 1	Selected reading from the course book.
13)	Digital strategy planning – Part 2	Selected reading from the course book.
14)	Final review before final exam.	Selected readings from the course book.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly
Digital Marketing Strategy, Implementation and Practice – Dace Chaffey The best digital marketing campaigns in the world: mastering the art of customer engagement – 2014
Understanding Digital Marketing: Marketing Strategies for Engaging the Digital
Internet Marketing Essentials
Digital Marketing: Integrating Strategy and Tactics with Values, A Guidebook
Commercial Communication in the Digital Age

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 35
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Presentations / Seminar	1	4	4
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			138

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.