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
POV3211	Multimedia Applications	Spring	2	2	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:
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to develop students' understanding of potential of digital media for visual presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Assess the scope and potential of digital media.
2. Evaluate own personal presentation.
3. Demostrate ability to prepare portfolio using digital applications.
4. Design and produce a website or a social web page.
5. Combine the use of social media with his own portfolio.

Course Content

In this course, students get familiar with different tools of recreating and distributing their photographic works through digital media and put their knowledge in practice. Students are expected to develop their own creative approach to personal portfolio with the use of social media.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Use of digital media in personal presentations.
2)	Creative portfolio examples.	Working on the assignments.
3)	Personal portfolio development.	Working on the assignments.
4)	Aim of the portfolio, selecting a target audience	Working on the assignments.
5)	Personal web sites, how to develop and maintain	Working on the assignments.
6)	Using social media for portfolio Assignment I	Working on the assignments.
7)	Online portfolio sites for photography	Working on the assignments.
8)	Introduction to HTML Assignment II	Working on the assignments.
9)	Sunumlarda blog kullanımı	Working on the assignments.
10)	Introduction to blog customization	Working on the assignments.
11)	Creating portfolio with other software for CD and USB distribution	Working on the assignments.
12)	Examples of social media usage for photographers	Working on the assignments.
13)	Developing personal portfolio	Working on the final project.
14)	Evaluation final Assignment; oral presentation of the works	Final Assignment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Currier, D. & Volk, L. (2010). No plastic sleeves the complete portfolio guide for photographers and designers. Burlington, MA: Focal Press/Elsevier. 2. Linton, H. (2012). Portfolio design. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Homework Assignments	2	11	22
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			118

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.