REK5302 Cases in AdvertisingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
REK5302 Cases in Advertising Spring
Fall
3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DEMİR KARPAT POLAT
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ALİ ATIF BİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to enable students to discuss tools, techniques and implementations of advertising referring relevant theory, concepts and methods. The course also aims to enable students to understand and interpret dynamics and methods of the advertising industry strategically and creatively.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1)will be able to evaluate recent advertising practices
2)will be able to identify the dynamics of advertising industry and fundumental approaches
3)will be able to manage creative process
4)will be able to produce creative concepts

Course Content

In this course it is turned to practice what students learn in theory regarding principles of advertising. Theories used in advertising campaigns are analysed comparatively. The benefits of using strategic and creative perspective simultanously are identified. In the light of this perspective, advertising campaigns are evaluated by using strategic and creative perspective simultanously.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Strategic analysis of an advertising campaign and myths about creative process of advertising
3)
4) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
5) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
6) Advertising dynamics in Turkey and new approaches
7) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
8) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
9) Advertising dynamics in the world and new approaches
10) Analysis of advertising campaigns
11) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
12) Recent successful advertising campaigns and new trends in advertising
13) Analysis of advertising campaigns Preparation of homework
14) Evaluation of creative ideas presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Course notes will be given weekly.
References: 1. Satan reklam yaratmak, Luke Sullivan, 2001, Mediacat
Hey Whipple Squeeze This: A guide to creating great ads

2. Bir reklamcının itirafları, David Ogilvy,2008, Reklamcılık Vakfı Yayınları
Confessions of an Advertising Man

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 48
Homework Assignments 14 43
Final 14 53
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.