Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Course orientation, course content introduction and acquaintance. |
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3D concept, coordinate system, epure system. |
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Software interface, basic objects handling and moving |
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Display settings and perspective manipulation tools, advanced basic objects, two-dimensional objects |
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| 5) |
Modifiers that make two-dimensional objects three-dimensional and Screw, Curve Modeling |
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Bezier lines and objects modeling. |
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| 7) |
Converting and detailing models created with Bezier lines into polygon objects. |
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| 8) |
Midterm |
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| 9) |
Geometry Nodes
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| 10) |
Animation Nodes |
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| 11) |
Rigidbody Animations |
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| 12) |
Material Editor |
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| 13) |
Light and Render settings |
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| 14) |
Finalterm |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation 7th Edition, John M. Blain, A K Peters Ltd, 2022
Learning Blender 3rd Edition, Oliver Villar, Addison-Wesley Professional 3rd Edition, 2021
Beginner’s Guide to Creating Characters in Blender, 3dtotal Publishing, 3DTotal Publishing, 2021
Introduction to Blender 3.0: Learn Organic and Architectural Modeling, Lighting, Materials, Painting, Rendering, and Compositing with Blender, Gianpiero Moioli, Apress, 2022
Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil, John M. Blain, A K Peters/CRC Press, 2021
Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling, Jasmine Katatikarn, Michael Tanzillo, Routledge, 2016
Light for Visual Artists Second Edition: Understanding and Using Light in Art & Design 2nd Edition, Richard Yot, Laurence King Publishing, 2019
Digital Lighting And Rendering 2nd Edition, Jeremy Birn, New Riders Pub, 2006
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| References: |
3D Photorealistic Rendering: Interiors & Exteriors with V-Ray and 3ds Max, Jamie Cardoso, A K Peters/CRC Press, 2016
Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max: Create Natural Fire, Earth, Air and Water without Plug-ins 3rd Edition, Pete Draper, Routledge, 2008
Game Engine Architecture 3rd Edition, Jason Gregory, A K Peters/CRC Press, 2018
3D Graphics Rendering Cookbook: A comprehensive guide to exploring rendering algorithms in modern OpenGL and Vulkan, Sergey Kosarevsky, Packt Publishing, 2021
Real Time Visual Effects for the Technical Artist, Chris Roda, CRC Press, 2022
Real-Time Rendering 4th Edition, Tomas Akenine-Möller, Eric Haines, Naty Hoffman, A K Peters/CRC Press, 2018
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics 5th Edition, Steve Marschner, Peter Shirley, A K Peters/CRC Press, 2021
Production Pipeline Fundamentals for Film and Games, Renee Dunlop, Routledge, 2014
The Complete Guide to Photorealism for Visual Effects, Visualization and Games, Eran Dinur, Routledge, 2021
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Defines the concepts of computer science and design techniques required in Digital Game Design. |
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1.1 Defines game design principles, game mechanics, dynamics and episode design concepts. |
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1.2 Lists drawing and animation techniques in the context of discipline. |
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1.3 Interprets the historical and theoretical information about analog and digital games. |
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2) |
Creates digital games supported with current technology and designs in line with the determined goals. |
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2.1 Organizes the digital game design process by planning and analyzing the situation. |
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2.2 Manages the digital game design process using interdisciplinary components. |
5 |
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2.3 Compiles and dramatizes written and visual stories using various tools. |
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2.4 Adapts the aesthetic and algorithmic components of digital games. |
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2.5 Uses the knowledge of writing code and animation for digital games designed to be offered on different platforms. |
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2.6 Uses artificial intelligence techniques in the game development process and calculates probabilities based on mathematics and physics rules. |
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2.7 Constructs the game design and game elements by using them in non-game areas. |
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3) |
Designs artistic structure to support digital game design. |
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3.1 Analyzes the design elements in the game using the theoretical knowledge. |
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3.2 Uses freehand drawing and digital drawing techniques. |
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3.3 lans the game design with visual and audio dimensions. |
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4) |
Analyzes the structures, logical framework and mechanisms of analog and digital games. |
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4.1 Identifies the problems encountered in the game design process. |
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4.2 Synthesizes the references to civilization history and mythology taken as reference in the game discipline according to the current game theory. |
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4.3 Plans the delivery of the product to the target audience in the right way. |
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5) |
S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+). |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
12 |
2 |
24 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Application |
12 |
1 |
12 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Homework Assignments |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
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71 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Midterms |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
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45 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
116 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue