Course Title: Introduction to Advertising
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Advertising
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MKTG1208 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex18 (All) |
MKTG1208 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2019 (All) |
MKTG1208 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex22 (B219), UGRDFlex22 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Dooyeon Park
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2422
Course Coordinator Email: dooyeon.park@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 9 Level 4
Course Coordinator Availability: Email Course Coordinator for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to give you an overview of the advertising industry, its functions and practices, and an appreciation of its place within the broader communications context.
In the course you will analyse and discuss examples of advertising, discovering best practice in the advertising industry, and exploring the processes involved in creating campaigns.
You will examine advertising practice and processes: advertising agencies, advertising professional roles, advertising clients, target audiences, media, and strategic and creative thinking. An historical analysis sheds light on the important role social forces have played in the evolution of advertising.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Examine a variety of marketing communication alternatives, including advertising and other promotion forms;
- Discuss the major participants and roles in the advertising communications industry;
- Analyse and apply appropriate creative approaches to developing persuasive messages; and
- Develop an advertising campaign and media strategy, as a member of a team.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning experiences may include interactive lectures, tutorials and group-based activities. You will have the opportunity to study the theories underpinning this course and explore key concepts through exercises and discussion. There will be both individual and group exercises to further develop ideas based in classes. Local and international advertising examples will be presented and discussed. Self-directed learning (outside class hours) is also an important component for the successful achievement of the objectives of this course. Online resources and activities will also play a part in this course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for Advertising students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/advertising
The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include essays, reports, reflective papers, creative projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.