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
ADV4644	Social Media Management and Content Analysis	Spring	3	0	3	5

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. ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course will teach students how to use the major new tools in social media with a focus on best use and efficent use. Students will learn how to use social media to reach personel and professional goals. Upon completion of this course students will have stong grasp of new tools in social media and be able to leverage those tools to advance their goals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Identify key tools used in social media today
- Create, optimize and promote personel or business profiles online
- Learn how to use social media to stay up-to date on information and news
- Discuss and explain the opportunities and uses that social media offer
- Label and explain all elements of the major social media networks
- Learn how to use media elements to attract more visitors

Course Content

The content of the course is the use of all tools of social media and social media content with advertising

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The New Rules of Marketing and PR	Reading the pages between 15-24 of main course book.
2)	Reaching the Buyers Directly	Reading the pages between 25-35 of the main course book.
3)	Social Media and Targeted Audience	Reading the pages between 37-54 of the main course book.
4)	Blogs: Blogs, Blogging and Bloggers	Reading the pages between 57-74 of the main course book.
5)	Audio and Video Drive Action	Reading the pages between 75-85 of the main course book.
6)	The New Rules of New Releases	Reading the pages between 87-93 of the main course book.
7)	Midterm Exam and Going Viral	Studying the subjects of first 6 weeks, reading the pages between 95-106 of the main course book.
8)	The Content-Rich Websites	Reading the pages between 111-118 of the main course book.
9)	How to Create at Social Media?	Reading the pages between 179-184 of the main course book.
10)	How Web Content Influences the Buying Process	Reading the pages between 187-196 of the main course book.
11)	Group Presentations About Web Contents / Mobile Marketing	Preparing presentation about last week's topic by creating groups, and reading the pages between 203-210 of the main course book.
12)	Social Networking Sites and Marketing
13)	The Online Media Room
14)	Search Engine Marketing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The New Rules of Marketing & PR (David Meerman Scott)
References:	Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (New Rules Social Media Series) Ann Handley & C. C. Chapman

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			130

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.