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ADVERTISING
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 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 be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2