Master Syllabus BA2133, Advertising

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is the study of the methods of creating demands and finding buyers. It deals with the various media, composition, purposes and mechanics of advertising. Emphasis is on practical application of techniques discussed; students follow in detail a complete advertising campaign. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Evaluate advertising principles and theories and apply them to business.

Analyze the four P's of marketing and integrate them into advertising.

Compare methods of advertising research.

Analyze design principles of ads.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of advertising media.

Design advertisements for the most common forms of media.

Design an advertising campaign.

Prepare an oral presentation and a written campaign for a specific product.

Course Outline
  1. The Dimensions of Advertising
  2. The Social, Ethical, and Regulatory Aspects of Advertising
  3. Business, Marketing and Consumer Behavior to Advertising
  4. Market Segmentation and the Marketing Mix
  5. Research
  6. Marketing and Advertising Planning
  7. Creative Copywriting and Art Direction
  8. Production: Print and Electronic Media
  9. Media Planning and Selection
  10. Media: Print, Electronic Media, Direct Mail and Outdoor
  11. Sales Promotion and Supplementary Media
  12. Local Advertising
  13. Public Relations, Corporate Advertising, and Noncommercial Advertising
  14. International Advertising
Instructional Methods

Class Lecture

Group Discussion

Case Problems

Small Group Work

Guest Speakers

Videos

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook & Teacher prepared handouts

Chalkboard

Overhead transparencies

Films and videos

Advertising and Marketing periodicals

Computers and Internet Access

Methods of Assessment

Exams

Student participation

Assigned projects

Quizzes

Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.

Outcome 2. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 3. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.

Outcome 5. Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.

Outcome 6. Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations and electronically prepared brochures.

Outcome 7. Assessed through student participation in various activities.

Outcome 9. Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.

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