Core Module Information
Module title: Planning in Advertising

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES11133
Module leader: George Shepherd
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Timetables
Description of module content:

In this module you will use a combination of planning theory and practice-based creative briefs in our advertising studios. The focus of this module will be on modern communication strategies that use socio-cultural innovations to establish a two-way relationship with the consumer. In responding to creative tasks, you will apply planning theory, and test and critically evaluate ideas in the context of the brand values and audience, and use audience insight to determine effective methods for consumer/customer engagement. In commercial and social contexts, you will critically explore the role of planning in the advertising industry, and the use appropriate media and trans media strategies. You will evaluate precedents in advertising planning, and record the process of the implementation of your own ideas and strategies.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically engage with strategies for research and planning in advertising for commercial and social objectives.

LO2: Critically appraise differing research methodologies to generate audience engagement and insight.

LO3: Plan an advertising strategy in the context of brand and audience.

LO4: Apply planning theory to the implementation and management of an advertising campaign.

LO5: Critically reflect on creative responses to a commercially/socially driven brief in relation to target audiences, brand and appropriate media.

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