Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3DOT1021Game Journalism1+2+02322.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Digital Game Design
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach journalism in the context of art and sports, as brought about by the gaming industry, and to enable participants to produce and analyze new and mainstream media content.
Course Content Game Scriptwriting encompasses topics such as game analysis, game news writing, podcast and game news video production.
Course Methods and Techniques 1: Recitation, 2: Question and Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Exercise and Application, 5: Self-Study, 6: Problem Solving
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Atakan Seç atakan.sec@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kan, Ter ve Pikseller – Jason Schreier
Press Reset - Jason Schreier
Course Notes -

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Practice 15 1 15
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 79

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand the debates surrounding journalism.
2 Gain theoretical knowledge about game journalism.
3 Design digital and print news.
4 Evaluate game news professionally.
5 Explore experimental/alternative approaches to game journalism.
6 Produce content that showcases your professionalism in game journalism

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Game Journalism and Media Literacy - -
2 History of Game Press – From Magazines to Digital - -
3 News Writing Techniques (5W1H and Inverted Pyramid) - -
4 Gaming Industry and PR Relationships - -
5 Review Writing - I: Mechanics and Story Analysis - -
6 Review Writing - II: Style and Tone - -
7 Preparing Feature Articles and Original Articles - -
8 Midterm - -
9 New Media: Video Content, Publishing and Podcasts - -
10 Ethical Issues in Game Journalism - -
11 SEO and Digital Publishing Dynamics - -
12 Gaming Culture and Esports Journalism - -
13 Portfolio Preparation and Industry Networking - -
14 Final Presentations - -
15 Final Presentations - -

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 4 1 5 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
C2 4 1 5 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1
C3 5 4 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 2
C4 5 4 5 1 1 5 2 2 1 1 2
C5 5 4 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1
C6 5 2 5 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1

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