1. Semester
| Course Code and Name: | DOT101 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the fact that communication is a fundamental human activity and has an interdisciplinary nature. This course focuses on how digital game design is connected to communication. Communication sciences play an important role in this field as digital games are complex structures that offer interactive experiences. The course covers communication processes in game design, storytelling, character development and game mechanics. In addition, different models and theories of digital game design are analysed and research methods are introduced to the students. In this way, students gain the skills to be effective communicators in digital game design and learn how to make the game experience richer and more immersive. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT106 GAME HISTORY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course covers the history of video games and other game genres. Throughout the course, the history, development and evolution of games are analysed. The effects of games on individual, social and cultural aspects are also discussed. The course also deals with the different genres and innovations that have emerged throughout the historical process of games. The course content outlines the history of games and aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the development and evolution of games. Throughout the course, students are expected to learn about different game genres, game mechanics, storytelling and other key elements of game design. In this way, students will gain an important perspective for today’s game design and game industry as well as understanding the changes and innovations in the historical process of games. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT105 FUNDAMENTALS OF GAME DESIGN I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the fundamentals of game design using the Unity game engine and teaches students the basic elements of game design such as game mechanics, storytelling, character development. Different game genres and game design methods are also covered throughout the course. Students learn the skills necessary to design convincing and exciting games using the Unity game engine. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT104 GAME AND CULTURE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the historical and cultural significance of game culture. Games have been widely present in human history as part of culture and reflect many different cultural factors such as traditions, values and social structures. The course discusses different theories for understanding the cultural context of games and provides examples of how games reflect and shape culture. The course also focuses on games and gaming communities in different cultures to understand the cultural impact of games and how gaming culture is formed. Examples of the cultural diversity of games and the similarities and differences of games in different cultures are given. The course content covers research on game culture, the cultural and social impact of games, and different theories used to understand the cultural contexts of games. In addition, throughout the course, students conduct research on games and gaming communities in different cultures and discuss the cultural significance of games from different perspectives. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT103 ART HISTORY I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | This course, which gives chronological information about the changes in artistic expression forms in the historical process, aims to develop a visual sensitivity about artistic and cultural production in students. In addition to this, it is also aimed to provide students with the basic skills to analyse works of art and to make artistic expansions of concepts such as design, composition, colour, light, texture, space, time and representation. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT102 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (1-1-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course provides students with an understanding of how digital games work and how they are designed by covering the technologies and basic principles behind digital games. In digital game design, network technologies are also important for interacting with players and enhancing their experience. The “Basic Information Technologies” course teaches students the basics of network technologies, enabling them to understand the structure of multiplayer games and how data is shared. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT107 BASIC ART EDUCATION II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | The difference between looking and seeing Visual perception rules, Design concept Basic elements and principles of design Point, line, stain, colour, texture, Rhythm, harmony, harmony, similarities, contrasts, hierarchy, repetitions Perspective, linear perspective, single escape, two escape, three escape perspective Colour perspective. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT108 PATTERN II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | Basically, the course will be taught with a qualified understanding of academic design. In the 14-week process: What is drawing; its purpose, function and current status Basic tools and equipment in drawing; pencil, paper, drawing media When starting drawing; posture, gaze, grip, observation and control of the drawing surface Placement on paper; measurement and positioning Proportion-proportion in figure; canon, part-whole relationship Space-fullness and plan in figure; front-back relationship (for plane-depth perception). |
| Course Code and Name: | TÜR101 TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Spelling, punctuation and composition (punctuation marks, other signs), Spelling, spelling rules (spelling of capital letters, spelling of numbers, spelling of abbreviations, spelling of quoted words), Composition (purpose of composition, method of writing composition), plan in composition, introduction, development, conclusion, Expression features, clarity in expression, simplicity in expression, clarity in expression, sincerity in expression, expression disorders (use of synonyms in sentences), misuse of idioms, Expression forms (explanation, story, concise expression, description, satire, portrait, proof, speech, verse expression types) , Types of oral expression (daily and unprepared speech, prepared speech, prepared speech, open forum, debate, panel) , Types of written expression (letter, telegram, greeting, invitation, literary letter) , business letters, official letter, petition, report, minutes, decision, announcement, advertisement, chat, criticism, memoir, travel writing, interview, survey, autobiography, biography, novel, story, fable, fable, theatre, tragedy, drama, script) . |
| Course Code and Name: | ING101 ENGLISH I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course is a 14-week programme and is planned to teach basic level (A1) English knowledge and skills simultaneously with the students’ departmental knowledge. Students will learn basic structures, phrases and vocabulary and will be able to produce content in English related to their fields by using their departmental knowledge. |
| Course Code and Title: | INT100 INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LIFE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (1-0-0) 1 / AKTS:1 |
| Course Content: | It is an orientation training with introductory content for students to get used to university life. The content of the course includes methods on how to use the tools and equipment within the university, campus visits, introductory tours about the city, seminars giving general information about the departments and various social activities. |
2nd Semester
| Course Code and Title: | DOT109 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN AND CREATIVE THINKING |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course addresses the creative and systematic process of design, teaching students the basic principles, concepts and strategies of design. Students learn about the different tools and techniques used in the design process, as well as different thinking styles and techniques in the creative thinking process. Throughout the course, students are given various tasks and projects to develop their design and creative thinking skills. While completing these projects, students apply different thinking styles and techniques. Finally, students design and implement a project from start to finish using design and creative thinking skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT110 BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (1-1-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Explanation and practical use of the Internet, computers and programmes. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT111 ART HISTORY II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | This course deals with advanced topics in art history. Throughout the course, different periods and styles such as Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist and Modern art are analysed. The course deals with the development and evolution of art history, as well as the social, cultural and political implications of art. The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of art history. Throughout the course, students will learn about different art periods and styles and gain experience in analysing and interpreting works of art. In addition, the social, cultural and political implications of art are also discussed throughout the course, aiming to help students understand the historical and social context of art. Throughout the course, students are given the task of researching and presenting different works of art. These tasks reinforce students’ knowledge of art history and develop their research and presentation skills. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of the history of art as well as the skills to analyse and interpret works of art. |
| Ders Kodu ve Adı: | DOT112 GÖRSEL ANLATI |
| Kredi / AKTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Ders İçeriği: | Sinemasal görüntülerin tasarlanması ile ilgili temel öğeleri (açılar, ölçekler, kamera hareketleri, kompozisyon vb.), Sinema dilinin araçlarını kullanarak, istenen duygu ve algıları yaratma ve orijinal görüntüler oluşturma pratikleri, Kurgunun temel prensiplerini öğrenir ve bir filmi kurgusal olarak analizi, Bir filmi destekleyen yan öğelerin (ortam sesi, diyalog, ses efekti, müzik vb.) görsel anlatıya etkilerini incelenmesi ve analizi içerir. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT113 FUNDAMENTALS OF GAME DESIGN II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the use of the Unity game engine. Throughout the course, students are taught the basics of the Unity interface, game objects, the use of physics, animation and sound design. Different tools and techniques used in the game development process are also covered. The content of the course covers different tools and techniques that students can use in the process of designing and developing games with Unity. Students learn basic Unity features such as game objects, scenes, camera settings, lighting and materials. Also, different tools and techniques used in the game development process are covered. Throughout the course, students are given different game projects and learn to use the Unity game engine to complete these projects. Students gain experience in game mechanics, user interface, game world design and other game design topics. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement creative and functional games from start to finish using the Unity game engine. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT114 DIGITAL DESIGN |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the fundamentals of digital design. Throughout the course, students are taught digital design tools and techniques. Students learn how to create artistic and functional designs with digital tools while learning basic graphic design principles. The course content covers different tools and techniques that students can use in the digital design process. Students will create design projects using popular digital design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Also, throughout the course, colour theory, typography, composition and other graphic design principles are covered. Throughout the course, students are given different design projects and develop their digital design skills while completing these projects. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement creative and functional designs from start to finish using digital design tools. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT115 BASIC ART EDUCATION II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / ECTS:4 |
| Course Content: | Collage and assemblage technique Visual perception rules Design concept Basic elements and principles of design Images and visual perception rules Rhythm, harmony, harmony, similarities, contrasts, hierarchy, repetitions Close relationship between design and art. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT116 PATTERN II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | Basically, the course will be taught with a qualified understanding of academic design. In the 14-week process: What is drawing; its purpose, function and current status Basic tools and equipment in drawing; pencil, paper, drawing media When starting drawing; posture, gaze, grip, observation and control of the drawing surface Placement on paper; measurement and positioning Proportion-proportion in figure; canon, part-whole relationship Space-fullness and plan in figure; front-back relationship (for plane-depth perception). |
| Course Code and Title: | TÜR102 TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Sentence structures in Turkish and examples of applications that contradict these structures, comprehension-narrative applications, general characteristics of writing types, types of letters, characteristics and rules of letters according to their types, are exemplified. In addition, the article, the characteristics and rules of the article type, jokes, the rules of writing anecdotes, bibliography, utilisation of bibliography, how to write a biography, what is its place in literature? travel writing, what to pay attention to in travel writing, memoir, the place of memoirs in literature, writing rules, essay, the difference of essay from other genres, review, book and magazine review, conference and features of its types, open session, rules of discussion types, panel, panel preparation, application and result, symposium, similar and different aspects with other genres, debate, rules and results constitute the content of the course. |
| Course Code and Title: | ING102 ENGLISH II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course is a 14-week programme and is planned to teach basic level (A1) English knowledge and skills simultaneously with the students’ departmental knowledge. Students will learn basic structures, phrases and vocabulary and will be able to produce content in English related to their fields by using their departmental knowledge. |
3rd Semester
| Course Code and Name: | DOT201 DRAWING AND MODELLING I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught different drawing techniques (charcoal, ink, graphite, etc.) and modelling techniques (clay, plaster, etc.). Students gain experience in drawing and modelling natural objects, human figures and other objects. The content of the course covers different techniques that students can use in the drawing and modelling process. Students are taught perspective, light and shadow, composition and other basic drawing principles. In addition, students will gain experience in modelling natural objects, human figures and other objects. Throughout the course, students are given different drawing and modelling projects and develop their drawing and modelling skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own projects using their creative and technical skills using drawing and modelling techniques. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT202 BASIC DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND VIDEO GAME ART |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are taught the design process, colour theory, composition, perspective and other basic design principles. In addition, students will learn about the basic principles of video game art, character design, drawing techniques, background design and other video game art topics. The content of the course covers different techniques that students can use in the design process. Students make design projects using different materials (paper, pen, ink, digital tools, etc.). Also, the main features of video game art allow students to learn different art techniques and tools used in video games. Throughout the course, students are given different design projects and video game art projects and develop their design and art skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own design and video game art projects using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT203 CHARACTER DESIGN |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Students will learn to create an animation character with their own unique drawing style, to learn to design a text as a storyboard; to learn about animation techniques through short-term applications consisting of different materials and methods. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT204 VISUAL DESIGN STUDIO I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | To learn the concepts related to corporate identity, logo emblem design and desktop publishing, to develop the use of Adobe Illustrator programme in designing these concepts. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT205 PROGRAMMING AND CODE WRITING FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course covers programming and code writing for game development. During the course, students are taught basic programming concepts, data types, conditions, loops, functions and object oriented programming (OOP). In addition, students will learn about different programming languages (C++, C#, Java, etc.). The course content covers different programming techniques and tools that students can use in the game development process. Students gain experience about game objects, physics engine, artificial intelligence, user interface and other game programming topics. In addition, students learn about different game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.) used in the game development process. Throughout the course, students are given different programming projects and develop their programming and code writing skills while completing these projects. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement creative and functional games from start to finish using programming and coding techniques. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT206 BASICS OF STORYTELLING |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are taught the different elements of storytelling (characters, conflict, theme, dialogue, etc.) and story structure (introduction, development, climax, resolution, etc.). In addition, students are familiarised with different types of stories (novels, short stories, screenplays, plays, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of storytelling. Throughout the course, students learn how to use different story elements and how to create a story structure. In addition, students learn writing techniques in different story types. Throughout the course, students are given different story writing projects and develop their storytelling skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and realise their own stories using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT207 MYTHOLOGY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | World faith origins, cultural differences, symbols and their meanings, semiotic analysis, discourse analysis of fairy tales, stories and myths, cultural methodology etc. |
| Course Code and Title: | AİT201 ATATÜRK PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | The reasons for the failure of the reforms made in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire and their effect on the revolutions in Atatürk’s period should be explained with examples. In the last periods of the Ottoman Empire, ideologies such as Turkism, Islamism, Ottomanism, Westernism, Socialism should be introduced and the War of Independence should be managed by Mustafa Kemal as a process of ending the occupations and establishing a state based on national-people sovereignty. |
4th Semester
| Course Code and Name: | DOT208 DRAWING AND MODELLING II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the more advanced use of drawing and modelling techniques. Throughout the course, students are taught more complex drawing techniques (oil, watercolour, pastel, etc.) and modelling techniques (ceramics, bronze, etc.). Students gain experience in more detailed drawing and modelling of animals, plants and other natural objects. The content of the course covers different techniques that students can use in the drawing and modelling process. Students are taught colour theory, light and shadow, composition and other advanced drawing principles. In addition, students will gain experience in modelling animals, plants and other natural objects. Throughout the course, students are given different drawing and modelling projects and develop their drawing and modelling skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own projects using their creative and technical skills using drawing and modelling techniques. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT209 ANIMATION TECHNIQUES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the basic principles of animation techniques. Throughout the course, students are taught the principles of movement (shooting, sudden stop, slowing down, etc.), character animation, object animation and other animation techniques. In addition, students learn about different animation software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of animation techniques. Throughout the course, students learn how to use different motion principles, as well as character animation and object animation techniques. In addition, students make animation projects using different animation software. Throughout the course, students are given different animation projects and develop their animation techniques while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own animations using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT210 GAME STORYTELLING AND SCRIPT WRITING |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught topics such as game storytelling, character development, dialogue writing and script structure. In addition, students will learn about different types of games (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game storytelling and scriptwriting. Throughout the course, students will learn how different game stories and scenarios are created, as well as character development and dialogue writing techniques. In addition, students will learn about different tools (mindmap, script writing software, etc.) used in the game storytelling and script writing process. Throughout the course, students are given different game storytelling and screenwriting projects and develop their game storytelling and screenwriting skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own game scripts and stories using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT211 VISUAL DESIGN STUDIO II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-4-0) 4 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | The principles and rules of graphic design are taught so that the student can create a language of expression appropriate to the basic graphic design discipline. With these concepts, the ability to produce design in the application process is gained. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT212 PROGRAMMING AND CODE WRITING FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on advanced principles of programming and code writing for game development. Throughout the course, students are taught game engines, artificial intelligence, network programming and other advanced programming topics. In addition, students learn about different game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.) and programming languages (C++, C#, Java, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of programming and writing code for game development. Throughout the course, students gain in-depth knowledge of game engines and programming languages and learn different programming principles used in the game development process. Also, students focus on artificial intelligence and network programming for game development. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their programming and coding skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students programme and implement their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT213 INTERNSHIP I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (0-0-0) 0 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Communication and design working environment, working conditions and practical applications. |
| Course Code and Title: | AİT202 ATATÜRK PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | National War of Independence; It includes the establishment of a fully independent new Turkish State based on national sovereignty and Turkey’s modernisation process. |
5th Semester
| Course Code and Title: | DOT301 NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (1-2-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Transition process from traditional media to new media, short history and characteristics of new media, communication theories developed about new media technologies, new journalism activities emerging with new media technologies, changes in the field of advertising with new media, changes in the field of cinema thanks to new media technologies, developments in the field of television with new media, innovations in other fields such as marketing and public relations, legal regulations for new media technologies, etc. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT302 GAME MECHANICS AND LEVEL DESIGN |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught game mechanics, game components, game balancing and level design. In addition, students will learn about different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding of game mechanics and level design. Throughout the course, students understand game mechanics and components and learn how games are balanced. Also, students learn how to design game levels and how to integrate game stories. Throughout the course, students are given different game mechanics and level design projects and develop their game mechanics and level design skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own game mechanics and level design using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT303 GAME DESIGN PROJECT I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-4-0) 4 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught topics such as game design, game engines, graphic design and sound design. In addition, students will learn about different types of games (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with a general understanding of the game development process. Throughout the course, students learn about game design and game engines and focus on other important topics such as graphic design and sound design. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and while completing these projects, they learn different tools and techniques used in the game development process. At the end of the course, students design and implement their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT304 GAME AND SOUND TECHNIQUES I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 2 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught game sound design, music design, sound effects and other sound techniques. In addition, students will learn about appropriate sound design techniques for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game sound design. Throughout the course, students will select appropriate music and sound effects for games, learn sound design and editing techniques, and become familiar with other sound techniques used in the game development process. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their sound design and editing skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design the sound design of their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT305 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN GAME |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are taught artificial intelligence, game artificial intelligence, motion control, decision making algorithms and other artificial intelligence techniques. In addition, students learn about AI techniques suitable for different types of games (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game AI. Throughout the course, students learn artificial intelligence algorithms and game AI techniques. Also, students learn motion control techniques and decision making algorithms used in games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their AI skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design and implement the use of artificial intelligence in their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT306 GAME INTERFACE DESIGN |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught game interface design, user experience, user interface design, menu design and other interface design topics. In addition, students will learn about appropriate interface design techniques for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game interface design. Throughout the course, students learn the principles of user experience and user interface design. In addition, students learn menu design and other interface design techniques used in games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their interface design skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students design the interface of their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
6th semester
| Course Code and Name: | DOT307 2B GRAPHICAL ANIMATION |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 3/ AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught the basics of 2D graphic animation, motion paths, timing, framing and other important topics. Also, students learn techniques suitable for different types of animation (film, advertisement, game, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of 2D graphic animation. Throughout the course, students learn the basic principles of animation and apply techniques such as motion paths, timing and framing. In addition, students learn appropriate techniques for different types of animation. Throughout the course, students are given different animation projects and develop their 2D graphic animation skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students make their own animations using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT308 GAME ART AND AESTHETICS |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are taught game art design, colour theory, lighting, character design, environment design and other art and aesthetic topics. In addition, students learn about art and aesthetic techniques appropriate for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game art and aesthetics. Throughout the course, students learn art and aesthetic principles such as colour theory, lighting, character and environment design. In addition, students learn other art and aesthetic techniques used in games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their art and aesthetic skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students make the art and aesthetic design of their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT309 GAME DESIGN PROJECT II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-4-0) 4 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught game design, game mechanics, artificial intelligence, graphic design, interface design, sound design, game engines, game optimisation and other game development topics. In addition, students learn about appropriate development techniques for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game development. Throughout the course, students learn game design, game mechanics, artificial intelligence, graphic design, interface design, sound design, game engines, game optimisation and other development topics at a more advanced level. In addition, students learn appropriate development techniques for different types of games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their development skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students develop their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT310 GAME AND SOUND TECHNIQUES II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 2 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught game sound design, sound effects, music, dialogue recording, sound editing and other sound techniques. In addition, students will learn about appropriate sound techniques for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game sound design. Throughout the course, students learn basic sound techniques such as sound design, sound effects, music, dialogue recording and sound editing. In addition, students learn other sound techniques used in games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their sound design skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students will be able to sound design their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT311 GAME ENGINES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-2-0) 4 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are taught the structure, features, interface, game engine programming language and other techniques of game engines. In addition, students learn game engines suitable for different game genres (role-playing games, adventure games, action games, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of game engines. Throughout the course, students learn the basics of game engines such as their structure, features, interface and programming language. Also, students learn the suitability and usage of game engines for different types of games. Throughout the course, students are given different game development projects and develop their game engine skills while completing these projects. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT312 INTERNSHIP II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (0-0-0) 0 / AKTS:2 |
| Course Content: | Students are required to do two internships, one in-house and one external, until graduation. |
7th Semester
| Course Code and Name: | DOT401 GRADUATION PROJECT I |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-8-0) 6 / AKTS:10 |
| Course Content: | This course offers students the opportunity to design and develop their own games. Throughout the course, students are expected to work on game ideas and concepts and translate these ideas into game design. In addition, students are expected to make game prototypes and learn about game mechanics, art and sound design, user experience and other game design topics in a hands-on way. The course content focuses on the process of students designing and developing their own games. Throughout the course, students learn about game design, game mechanics, art and sound design, user experience and other game design topics. Also, students are introduced to the tools and techniques used in the game development process. Throughout the course, students are given the opportunity to develop their own game ideas and make prototypes. At the end of the course, students design their own games using their creative and technical skills. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT402 GAME ANALYSIS |
| Credit / ECTS: | (4-0-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | This course focuses on the methods used to analyse and understand games. Throughout the course, students are introduced to the history of games, game genres, game mechanics, art design, sound design, user experience and other game design topics. In addition, students will make an in-depth analysis of games to understand the design, narrative and user experience of games. The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of games. Throughout the course, students learn about the history of games, game genres, game mechanics, art design, sound design, user experience and other game design topics. Furthermore, students analyse games to understand the design, narrative and user experience of games. Throughout the course, students are given different games and are expected to analyse them. By analysing the mechanics, art design, sound design and user experience of the games, students try to understand the factors behind the success of the games. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT403 3D DIGITAL ART |
| Credit / ECTS: | (3-0-0) 3 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are taught three-dimensional modelling, texturing, lighting, animation and other techniques. In addition, students learn three-dimensional digital art techniques suitable for different types of art (game graphics, animation, film effects, etc.). The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of three-dimensional digital art. Throughout the course, students learn about three-dimensional modelling, derivative rendering, lighting, animation and other techniques. Also, students learn about different software used for digital art. Throughout the course, students are given different digital art projects and develop their three-dimensional digital art skills while completing these projects. At the end of the course, students complete their own digital art projects using their creative and technical skills. |
8th Semester
| Course Code and Title: | DOT404 GRADUATION PROJECT II |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-8-0) 6 / AKTS:10 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students continue the development process of their own games and are expected to complete their games. Also, students learn about the promotion and marketing of their games. The course content focuses on the process of developing and completing students’ game design projects. Throughout the course, students learn about the mechanics of their games, art design, sound design, user experience and other game design topics in a hands-on manner. Also, students learn about the promotion and marketing of their games. Throughout the course, students are introduced to the tools and techniques used in the development process of their games. Students complete their games by learning the skills and techniques needed to complete the development process of their games. In addition, students learn the skills necessary for the promotion and marketing of their games. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT405 CYBER RIGHTS AND LAW IN PLAY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are introduced to game development, publishing, copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, privacy, security and other issues. Also, students try to understand legal practices and legal issues in the gaming industry. The course content aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding of cyber rights and legal issues in the gaming industry. Throughout the course, students learn about game development, publishing, copyrights, trademarks, patent rights, privacy, security and other issues. In addition, students will learn about legal practices and legal issues in the game industry. Throughout the course, students are given different scenarios and are expected to apply cyber rights and game industry laws in these scenarios. Students try to understand the legal issues faced in the game industry by addressing copyright, data privacy and other legal issues in the game development process. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT406 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN DIGITAL GAME INDUSTRY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (3-0-0) 3 / AKTS:4 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are introduced to the opportunities, industry dynamics, business models, marketing strategies and other topics of the digital gaming industry. In addition, students are taught the skills and methods needed to start their own digital gaming venture. The course content aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding of digital game entrepreneurship. Throughout the course, students will learn about the opportunities, industrial dynamics, business models, marketing strategies and other topics of the digital gaming industry. In addition, students learn about the skills and methods needed to start digital game ventures. Throughout the course, students are given different digital game startup scenarios and are expected to start their own digital game startups by addressing different business models, marketing strategies and financing methods in these scenarios. |
Technical Elective Courses
| Course Code and Title: | DOT010 GAMES AND NARRATIVE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | This course introduces students to the relationship between games and narrative. Throughout the course, students will learn about how games and narratives can be used together, how game technologies contribute to narrative, character development, storytelling, world design and other topics. In addition, students are taught how narrative elements can be used in the game design process. The course content aims to help students understand the relationship between games and narrative. Throughout the course, students will learn about how games and narratives can be used together, how game technologies contribute to narrative, character development, storytelling, world design and other topics. In addition, students are taught how narrative elements can be used in the game design process. Throughout the course, students are given different examples of games and narratives, and by working on these examples, students develop their skills in combining game design and narrative elements. Students learn how to use narrative elements by designing their own games. There are also opportunities for students to critically evaluate and improve their games. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT011 VISUAL NARRATIVE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are given information about the process of visual perception, visual memory, attention, errors in perception, visual language and other topics. In addition, students are taught different visual perception techniques. The content of the course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of visual perception. During the course, students learn about the process of visual perception, visual memory, attention, errors in perception, visual language and other topics. In addition, students are taught different visual perception techniques and how these techniques can be used. Throughout the course, students are given different visual examples and by working on these examples, students’ visual perception skills are developed. Students analyse different visual elements by using visual perception techniques. In addition, students develop the ability to identify and correct visual perception errors. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT012 ART, CULTURE AND SOCIETY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are given information about the social function of art, cultural identity, art and politics, cultural industry and other issues. In addition, students are given information about the understanding of art in different cultures and are taught how to understand these differences. The course content aims to help students understand the relationship between art, culture and society. Throughout the course, students learn about the social function of art, cultural identity, art and politics, cultural industry and other issues. In addition, students are given information about different cultures’ understanding of art and are taught how to understand these differences. Throughout the course, students are given different examples of art and cultural products and by studying these examples, students are given opportunities to understand their cultural identity and to understand different cultures. Students critically evaluate different art products in the culture industry and in the process of this evaluation, they learn about the social effects of the culture industry. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT013 GAME DESIGN AND PSYCHOLOGY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students will be introduced to psychological principles used in game design, game addiction, social psychology in games, user experience and other topics. In addition, students are taught how psychological principles can be used in the game design process. The course content aims to help students understand the relationship between game design and psychology. Throughout the course, students will learn about psychological principles used in game design, game addiction, social psychology in games, user experience and other topics. Also, students are taught how psychological principles can be used in the game design process. Throughout the course, students are given different game examples and by working on these examples, students are given opportunities to understand the relationship between game design and psychological principles. Students learn how to use psychological principles to improve user experiences. There are also opportunities for students to learn about game addiction and other psychological influences. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT014 GAME AND CINEMATIC SPACE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are given information about fictional space, atmosphere, lighting, use of colour and other issues. In addition, students are given information about the differences and similarities between games and cinema and are taught how these differences can be used. The content of the course aims to help students understand the relationship between game and cinematic space. Throughout the course, students will learn about fictional space, atmosphere, lighting, use of colour and other issues. In addition, students are given information about the differences and similarities between games and cinema and are taught how these differences can be used. Throughout the course, students are given examples of different games and films and through studying these examples, students are given opportunities to gain an understanding of how fictional spaces can be created, how atmosphere can be created and how lighting and colour can be used effectively. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT015 CYBER CULTURE AND VIRTUAL WORLDS |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | During the course, students are given information about fictional space, atmosphere, lighting, use of colour and other issues. In addition, students are given information about the differences and similarities between games and cinema and are taught how these differences can be used. The content of the course aims to help students understand the relationship between game and cinematic space. Throughout the course, students will learn about fictional space, atmosphere, lighting, use of colour and other issues. In addition, students are given information about the differences and similarities between games and cinema and are taught how these differences can be used. Throughout the course, students are given examples of different games and films and through studying these examples, students are given opportunities to gain an understanding of how fictional spaces can be created, how atmosphere can be created and how lighting and colour can be used effectively. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT016 GAME ANALYSES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | This course introduces students to game analytics concepts, data analysis, data visualisation, player behaviour and other topics. Throughout the course, students are introduced to game analytics tools, data collection methods, data analysis techniques and other topics. In addition, students are introduced to the impact of game analytics on game design and business strategies. The course content aims to provide students with an understanding of game analytics concepts and techniques. Throughout the course, students learn about game analytics tools, data collection methods, data analysis techniques and other topics. Also, students are given information about the impact of game analytics on game design and business strategies. Throughout the course, students are given examples of different games and are given opportunities to work on these games to gain insight into data collection and analysis methods. There are also opportunities for students to learn tools to help them analyse players’ behaviour and adjust game design and business strategies accordingly. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT017 MOTION SENSORS |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | This course introduces students to how motion sensors work, what purposes they are used for, different types of sensors and their applications. Throughout the course, students are given information about the working principles of motion sensors, data acquisition methods, data analysis techniques and other topics. In addition, students will be informed about the applications of motion sensors in sports, health, entertainment and other fields. The content of the course aims to familiarise students with motion sensors. During the course, students will learn about the working principles of motion sensors, data acquisition methods, data analysis techniques and other topics. In addition, students are given information about the applications of motion sensors in sports, health, entertainment and other fields. Throughout the course, students are given examples of different motion sensors and their applications, and by studying these examples, students are given opportunities to gain insight into data collection and analysis methods. There are also opportunities for students to learn tools to use sensor data to help them evaluate health and sports performance and develop entertainment applications. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT018 DIGITAL GAME AND SEMIOTICS |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | This course introduces students to the semiotic analysis of digital games, narrative structure of games, characters, world design and other topics. Throughout the course, students are introduced to the semiotic theory of digital games, semiotics, narrative structure, character development and other topics. In addition, students are given information about the cultural, social and psychological effects of digital games. The content of the course aims to analyse and make sense of digital games in terms of semiotics. Throughout the course, students learn about the semiotic theory of digital games, semiotics, narrative structure, character development and other topics. Also, students are given information about the cultural, social and psychological effects of digital games. Throughout the course, students are given different examples of digital games and are given opportunities to apply the concepts of semiotic theory and semiotics by working on these games. Also, by working on game characters and world design, students are given opportunities to learn tools that will help them understand how game narrative is constructed and how it is communicated. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT019 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (3-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | Visual communication, basic skills in digital photography, effective non-verbal communication, contributions of digital photography to fast communication, etc. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT020 VIDEO ART |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | Philosophy of video art; conceptualisation of video making practices through various in-class screenings, discussions and exhibition visits. Technical aspects, historical and theoretical foundations of video art practices; a critical approach to video art practices in relation to installation and broadcast presentations; various video installation techniques such as video distribution amplifiers, video feedback concepts, closed circuit TV and screen manipulations. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT021 CARICATURE TECHNIQUES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | It is an applied course for creating cartoon content, realising character design and gaining drawing practice. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT022 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | Communication, Communication Models, Effective Communication, Aims and Functions of Effective Communication, Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, Basic skills in effective communication, barriers and noise concept in communication process, Effective speaking, Effective Listening etc. |
| Course Code and Name: | DOT023 CARTOON ANIMATION |
| Credit / ECTS: | (3-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | The history of cartoon film, cartoon film production methods are examined through examples and students are provided to apply the projects they have developed. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT024 VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-1-0) 3 / AKTS:5 |
| Course Content: | This course introduces students to how virtual reality technologies work, application areas, use scenarios, development tools and other topics. Throughout the course, students are given information about the design of virtual reality technologies, development process, data collection methods and other topics. In addition, students are given information about the applications of virtual reality applications in education, entertainment, health and other fields. The content of the course aims to provide students with knowledge about virtual reality technologies. During the course, students learn about the design of virtual reality technologies, development process, data collection methods and other topics. In addition, students are given information about the applications of virtual reality applications in education, entertainment, health and other fields. Throughout the course, students are given different examples of virtual reality applications and are given opportunities to design and develop virtual reality technologies by working on these applications. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to gain insight into data collection and analysis methods of virtual reality applications. |
Free Elective Courses
| Course Code and Title: | DOT001 AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Throughout the course, students are introduced to the nature of art, the concept of beauty, the social function of art, creativity, aesthetic experience, criticism and other topics. In addition, students will be introduced to different theories of aesthetics and philosophy of art, and how these theories respond to questions related to art and aesthetics. The course content aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of aesthetics and philosophy of art. Throughout the course, students learn about the nature of art, the concept of beauty, the social function of art, creativity, aesthetic experience, criticism and other topics. In addition, students are given information about different theories of aesthetics and philosophy of art and how these theories answer questions about art and aesthetics. Throughout the course, students are given different examples of art and by studying these examples, students’ understanding of aesthetics and philosophy of art issues is developed. Students critically evaluate works of art and, based on these evaluations, discuss theories of aesthetics and philosophy of art. |
| Course Code and Title: | DOT002 MEDIA LITERACY |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Mass Communication Systems, Semiotics and Analysis, Critical Reading, Political Economy of Mass Communication, Culture and Media. |
| Course Code and Title: | MHT101 INTRODUCTION TO GAME DEVELOPMENT |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Within the scope of the course, 3 main topics in game development processes will be covered; Game Design, Game Coding, Game Art. Within the scope of these 3 topics, theoretical and practical information, best practices, documentation of these processes and the interactions of these 3 basic topics will be covered. Marketing strategies, game creative production and data science will also be discussed in relation to game marketing, which takes place in the continuation of game development processes. |
| Course Code and Title: | MHT102 INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
| Credit / ECTS: | (2-0-0) 2 / AKTS:3 |
| Course Content: | Python data structures, Numpy array operations, data analysis applications with Pandas library, regression and classification applications with machine learning models, evaluation metrics, hyperparameter settings, artificial neural networks, error functions, activation functions, forward and back propagation, regression and classification applications with deep learning models. |