Course Title: Review advertising media options
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: MKTG7977C
Course Title: Review advertising media options
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4384 - Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: 61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gail Scowcroft
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recommend advertising media options suitable for a particular product or service. Individuals undertake research, review policy and procedure frameworks, and make final recommendations to relevant personnel.
It applies to individuals requiring a broad knowledge of advertising media, particularly people new to advertising. It is not assumed individuals at this level have responsibility for supervising the work of others. However, it is assumed their work supports effective work practices across the organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBADV408 Review advertising media options |
Element: |
1 Research advertising media options |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify advertising media options for review, and record scope of review 1.2 Identify local, state or territory, national and international networks for advertising professionals 1.3 Identify other sources of information about advertising media options 1.4 Select research strategy suitable to the topic 1.5 Consult with relevant personnel 1.6 Undertake research into a range of advertising media options for product or service 1.7 Critically analyse strengths and weaknesses of each option |
Element: |
2 Review policy and procedures frameworks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Locate and review policies and procedures relevant to advertising media options being researched 2.2 Review legislation, regulations, standards and ethical requirements that apply to advertising media options |
Element: |
3 Report research outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Collate, analyse and record key findings of review as they relate to advertising 3.2 Compile report on research outcomes 3.3 Develop recommendations for advertising media options suitable for product or service 3.4 Present report in agreed format to relevant personnel |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to research advertising media options, review policy and procedures frameworks and report research outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structures to provide you with the optimum learning experience. A range of learning activities are provided during the semester and are designed to enhance learning and understanding of the topics.
You will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time and additional learning activities will be provided to you to complete outside of the scheduled class time.
A range of in class activities, case studies and independent research is included as the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The learning activities will also include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.
Teaching Schedule
Here you will find the weekly class schedule. Some minor changes might occur during the semester.
Week |
Week Commencing |
Topic |
Assessments |
O-Week |
5th July |
THIS IS A NON-ATTENDANCE WEEK - YOUR TEACHER WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION Course introduction: Overview of what is to come Introduction to media terms Important topics to understand |
|
2 |
12th July |
Research strategies & uses Introduction to media planning |
|
3 |
19th July |
Ethics & Legislation affecting Marketing /Advertising Introduction to the media –Print: Magazines & Newspapers Industry codes of practice & standards |
|
4 |
26th July |
Introduction to the media –Radio Media networking communities Roles and responsibilities Understanding codes and legislation |
|
5 |
2nd August |
Introduction to the media –TV Media math, surveys, reach & frequency How to evaluate and buy TV Who’s watching? |
AT 1 Knowledge quiz in class time |
6 |
9th August |
Introduction to media –Internet/Digital Trends, Metrics and Terms Display, Social, Search |
Project Brief for completing AT 2 & 3 |
7 |
16th August |
Media planning and the project Intro to Media Rate Negotiation How to complete the task. Using research. Completing media schedules Introduction to the media –Cinema & OOH |
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8 |
23rd August |
Research & Investigation How to evaluate and buy media space and time How to create a target persona |
AT 2 Part 1 Research & Investigation in class Preparation for role play observation AT 2 Part 2 |
Mid Semester Break 30 August – 5th September | |||
9 |
6th September |
Work on Assessment Tasks 2 & 3 Assessment 2 finalise the Research section |
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10 |
13th September |
Work on Assessment 3 Evaluating media performance. Using schedules |
Ass 2 Part 2 Observation assessment, media negotiation role-play in class time Work on Ass Task 3 |
11 |
20th September |
Marketing and creative strategies- Work on Assessment 3 |
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12 |
27th September |
Compare and contrast two different schedules- Finalise the media schedules |
Work on Assessment 3 |
13 |
4th October |
Finalise Assessment 3 |
Assessment 3 Part A & B due Written evaluation and media report |
14 |
11th October |
Assessment 3 Presentations |
Ass 3 Part C Student presentations |
15 |
18th October |
Assessment 3 Presentations |
Ass 3 Part C Student presentations |
16 |
25th October |
Meetings, catch up’s, discussions, resubmissions Ass 3 only if required |
|
17 |
1st November |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of final printed documents
- demonstration of techniques
- observation of presentations
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- produce a research report reviewing a range of advertising media options, including:
- research methodology and information sources
- descriptions of chosen advertising media options
- strengths and weaknesses of each option
- recommendation for use of selected advertising media options for a particular product or service
- compile a report on research outcomes and present to relevant personnel.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- explain relevant legal and ethical requirements in media advertising industry
- identify and explain range of advertising media options
- identify and explain full range of research strategies and their suitability for different purposes
- locate and list advertising media networking communities.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
There are three (3) assessment tasks in this course:
Assessment Task 1: Media Knowledge quiz
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This assessment has been developed to demonstrate the required underpinning skills and knowledge for the two units of competency. Specifically, the assessment focuses on a your ability to apply cognitive processes by demonstrating your ability to remember, understand and apply the content covered in learning material.
You will answer a series of questions on the various Codes/Ethics/and Research strategies that are applied and used by the advertising industry. This will be done online in the Canvas learning and teaching system.
Assessment Task 2: Media rate( cost) negotiation & buying Role play
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
Media negotiation is a key element to buying media on behalf of a client, product or service. Obtaining the best possible position for a client in terms of overall cost and efficiency is a mandatory step in the purchase of media space and time for advertisers. This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your media negotiation skills in relation to a specific set of circumstances set out in a brief.
You will undertake media rate (cost) negotiations demonstrating the ability to carefully consider the media market conditions, identifying and negotiating the correct media options based on the advertising brief and a target audience and deliver incentives for the client in terms of cost/spots/placement of media space/spots/airtime.
This task is in two (2) Parts as follows. You must complete both parts.
Part 1 – Research and Investigation( written)
Part 2 – Negotiations ( observed)
Assessment Task 3: Media report
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This assessment focuses on your ability to review and answer a media brief, by applying your knowledge and understanding gained throughout the course, and to extend yourself into a higher level of thinking by demonstrating your ability to analyse and evaluate a scenario and consider various courses of action – ultimately making a sound recommended course of action in response to the brief.
Assessment Instructions Requirements:
This task consists of three (3) parts as follows:
Part A - Prepare a written report (including Media Plan) of not more than 2,500 words.
Part B – Evaluation
Part C - Prepare & deliver a presentation of your recommendations in week 14 or 15 (according to a given schedule) for 12-15 minutes.
You must complete all tasks in Parts A, B & C.
This task follows on from assessment task 2.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment maps for all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. Non-submission without supporting evidence such as an ELP or special consideration will mean a result of Did Not Submit (DNS)
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Failure to complete an assessment by the due date will result in a DNS.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
DNS (Did not Submit)
There are 3 assessments for this course, students must be deemed Satisfactory in all 3 assessments to be competent in this course.
Course grades will be given as: CA (Competency Achieved) NYC (Not Yet Competent) DNS (Did not submit)
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
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