Digital Game Design
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

DGD101

Ders İsmi:

Basic Design I

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	2	0	6

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Required

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. Dr. TURAN ASAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. TURAN ASAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	Understanding the basic principles of design quality. To develop creative skills by teaching game design principles and techniques.
Course Content:	Basic principles and elements of design, composition, perspective, grouping, blocking, color, toning drawing techniques, texture and abstraction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) 1) Defines the basic principles and elements of design with all its dimensions.
2) 2) Explains the design elements.
3) 3) Evaluate the design from a different perspective by having knowledge about the basic design and its features.
4) 4) Apply the principles of composition, texture and grouping in basic design.
5) 5)Comprehends the importance of communication and design in the globalizing world and presents innovative and creative ideas.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of basic terms 1.1 Knowledge of tools and materials 1.2. Investigation of basic drawing materials and lines and basic shapes through practice.	-
2)	Introduction to the basic principles and elements of design 2.1. Introducing the concepts of design and order and entropic order. 2.1.1. Reinforcement of design and layout concepts with applications. 2.2. Introducing the concept of balance. 2.2.1. Reinforcing the concept of balance and motion with practices.	-
3)	Concepts of form and function in design 3.1 Application of light, shadow and tone values in geometric forms. 3.2. Conversion of amorphous forms, fragments of natural origin objects into graphic design elements 3.3. Drawing from object of artificial origin (prismatic form).	-
4)	Introducing the relationship between shape and ground and reinforcing it with applications. 4.2. Introducing the principle of closure and integrity and reinforcing it with practices.	-
5)	Introduction of module, pattern and repetition principles and reinforcement with applications. 5.2. Explaining the difference between texture and pattern. 5.3. Texture work from forms of natural and artificial origin	-
6)	Introducing the principles of rhythm, symmetry and asymmetry and reinforcing them with applications. 6.2. Introducing the principles of emphasis, size, proportion, similarity, grouping and distance.	-
7)	Introducing movement, direction, repetition principles and reinforcing them with practices	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Introducing the principles of contrast and harmony and reinforcing them with applications. 9.2. Abstraction with hyphen (full tone), halftone drawing techniques.	-
10)	Introducing the concepts and relations of opacity, permeability and transparency and reinforcing them with applications. 10.2. The effect of material variety and technique on opacity, permeability and transparency.	-
11)	Expression (expression) in dark-light and black/white principles and practices. 11.2. Introducing research on opposition and influence. 11.3. Fragment analyzes on samples for light, color and contrast relations	-
12)	Tasarımda ritim duygusu ve ritmik efektler 12.2. Tipografik elemanlarla ritmik konfigürasyon uygulamaları	-
13)	Emphasis and hierarchy in design 13.2. Single-element hierarchical arrangements	-
14)	Implicit line and geometric structure analysis in design 14.2 Visual analysis of implicit line and blocking techniques in design.	-
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Genç, A.; Sipahioğlu ,A., “Görsel Algılama Sanatta Yaratıcı Süreç”, Sergi Yayınları, 1990
References:	Itten, J., “Design and Form” , Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1975. Lupton, E.; Phillips, J.C., “Graphic Design: The New Basics”, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008. Ambrose,G., “Görsel Grafik Tasarım Sözlüğü”, Literatür yayınları, 2010. Bockus,H. William (1979) Advertising Layout and Typograpy, Macmillian New York.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Connects the basic concepts of art and design and has knowledge of the interdisciplinary interaction that his field is related to.
2) Gains the design background related to the field of game design expertise.
3) Produces innovative and creative solutions by gaining the ability to combine the theoretical knowledge acquired for game design with practice.
4) Follows the developments in his field, develops original artistic analyzes by producing rational ideas for current and potential problems.
5) Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of design by providing the integrity of theory and practice.
6) Have the competence to take an active role and responsibility individually and in teamwork.
7) By integrating the knowledge gained in the field of basic design with the competence he/she has with a critical and questioning approach, he/she evaluates them to produce new ideas and gains the awareness of lifelong learning.
8) By closely following national and international issues, he/she has the awareness of raising awareness about social problems and use this competence for artistic works related to their field.
9) By using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, he/she acquires knowledge in the field of international design, follows the researches and shares with his colleagues.
10) Uses the information and communication technologies required by the design field with the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License.
11) Abstract and concrete concepts; transforms it into creative thinking, aesthetic, innovative and original works.
12) Follows the innovations in the field, internalizes ethical principles and has a sense of professional responsibility.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Connects the basic concepts of art and design and has knowledge of the interdisciplinary interaction that his field is related to.	5
2)	Gains the design background related to the field of game design expertise.	5
3)	Produces innovative and creative solutions by gaining the ability to combine the theoretical knowledge acquired for game design with practice.	5
4)	Follows the developments in his field, develops original artistic analyzes by producing rational ideas for current and potential problems.	5
5)	Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of design by providing the integrity of theory and practice.	4
6)	Have the competence to take an active role and responsibility individually and in teamwork.	3
7)	By integrating the knowledge gained in the field of basic design with the competence he/she has with a critical and questioning approach, he/she evaluates them to produce new ideas and gains the awareness of lifelong learning.	4
8)	By closely following national and international issues, he/she has the awareness of raising awareness about social problems and use this competence for artistic works related to their field.	5
9)	By using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, he/she acquires knowledge in the field of international design, follows the researches and shares with his colleagues.	3
10)	Uses the information and communication technologies required by the design field with the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License.	3
11)	Abstract and concrete concepts; transforms it into creative thinking, aesthetic, innovative and original works.	4
12)	Follows the innovations in the field, internalizes ethical principles and has a sense of professional responsibility.	5

Assessment & Grading

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