ADV3615 Storytelling in AdvertisingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs COMPUTER ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: ADV3615
Ders İsmi: Storytelling in Advertising
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜL ŞENER
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: No brand in today's markeplace can survive without a resonating story to tell to its consumers. Succesful stories communicate the underlying value of brands in a meaningful, emotional and compelling way. The main objective of this course is to examine the relationship between branding and storytelling and to provide students with the fundamentals of storytelling in advertising with a strategic approach.




Course Content: This course involves the practice of storytelling in terms of brand building.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation • Meet-up • Syllabus Review • Course requirements
2) Storytelling in advertising Required readings from the course reader
3) Storytelling and persuasion Required readings from the course reader
4) Understanding a story • Narrative Thinking Required readings from the course reader
5) Living a story: • Transportation Theory Homework assignment 1 Required readings from the course reader
6) Basic elements of storytelling: 1- Message 2- Conflict 3- Characters 4- Plot Required readings from the course reader
7) Basic elements of storytelling: 1- Message 2- Conflict 3- Characters 4- Plot Required readings from the course readerk.
8) Midterm Exam
9) Hero’s Journey in Narrative Advertising Required readings from the course reader
10) Inadequacy Marketing vs. Empowerment Marketing Homework 2 Required readings from the course reader
11) Constructing a brand mythology • Sacred belief / brand worldview • Brand agent • Brand narrative • Brand culture
12) Constructing a brand mythology • Sacred belief / brand worldview • Brand agent • Brand narrative • Brand culture
13) Perceptual elements of a brand and brand mythology
14) Cultural Branding and Holt’s Myth Market Approach
14) When storytelling becomes dialogue - Letting the customers become part of the story - Convergence and interaction - Video storytelling and Youtube Required readings from the course reader

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Storytelling: Branding in Practice, Klaus Fog/Christian Budtz/Barış Yakaboylu
• How brands become icons by Douglas Holt (Publication in Turkish is available)
• Winning the story wars: Why those who tell - and live - the best stories will rule the future / Jonah Sachs (Publication in Turkish is available)
• The Hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell (Publication in Turkish is available)

You can access these books in Bahçeşehir University Library.

References: Supplementary readings will be provided.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 6 78
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 129