Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Branding

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC08119
Module leader: Pauline Miller Judd
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Generic - School of Arts and Creative Industries
Prerequisites

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

Description of module content:

The module will focus on Branding, Brand Management and Brand Communication; you will be introduced to these brand functions and their role and contribution to building and communicating the Brand. You will be introduced to the history and development of Brands and how contemporary Brands attempt to distinguish themselves within their markets. You will develop your understanding of how Brands build relationships with consumers and communicate brand values & attributes via brand aesthetics (e.g. Logo's, advertising & digital communication) and communication campaigns such as Advertising & Public Relations. You will work on communication for brand campaigns including creative brand development.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the development of Branding and Brand Management.

LO2: Demonstrate an appreciation for the role and impact of Branding and Brand Communication on the relationship between Brand Identity & Image.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding for the role and impact of Branding and Brand Communication on consumer brand perception in relation to purchasing decisions.

LO4: Demonstrate an appreciation for pro-active team working and structured presentation skills.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gary Lunt
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 24 TUTORIAL
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 40 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Online Guided independent study 124 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 0.2 Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 0.3 Oral Presentation
Project - Written 10 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 Project - Written
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Introduction to Branding