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Course Detail

Course Name Creative Advertising
Course Code 24VMC116
Program B.Sc. (Honours) in Visual Media and Communication
Semester 2
Credits 4
Campus Kochi

Syllabus

Unit I

Introduction to Creative Advertising

Overview of the advertising industry- Historical perspective and key milestones- Role of creativity in advertising

Unit II

Consumer Behaviour and Target Audience Analysis

Understanding consumer psychology-Market research techniques-Segmentation and targeting strategies

Unit III

Creative Concept Development

Ideation techniques and brainstorming exercises- Developing creative brief – Translating ideas into advertising concepts.

Unit IV

Advertising Design and Execution

Principles of effective advertising design- Copywriting essentials- Production process and project management

Unit V

Campaign Analysis and Presentation

Evaluating advertising effectiveness- Conducting post-campaign analysis

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of creative advertising, focusing on conceptualization, design, and execution of effective advertising campaigns. Through theoretical study, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the dynamic field of advertising. Students will gain insight into the history and evolution of advertising, examining key milestones and influential campaigns that have shaped the industry. They will explore the psychology of consumer behaviour and learn how to leverage consumer insights to create targeted advertising messages. The course will enable them to develop creative thinking skills through brainstorming sessions, idea generation exercises, and concept development workshops. This course helps in acquiring proficiency in advertising design tools and software to bring advertising concepts to life.

Course Outcome (CO):

CO1– Identify the principles and strategies of creative advertising.

CO3- Apply creative thinking techniques to develop innovative advertising concepts.

CO2- Organize advertising campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, and experiential.

CO4- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

CO5- Collaborate effectively within a creative team to produce compelling advertising content.

CO6- Design ethical and responsible advertising practices.

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Text Books / References

Suggested References:

  1. “Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads” by Luke Sullivan
  2. “Ogilvy on Advertising” by David Ogilvy
  3. “Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy” by Martin Lindstrom
  4. “Consumer Behaviour: Buying, Having, and Being” by Michael Solomon
  5. “Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s Best Campaigns” by Mario Pricken
  6. “A Technique for Producing Ideas” by James Webb Young
  7. “The Copywriter’s Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells” by Robert Bly
  8. “The Advertising Concept Book: Think Now, Design Later” by Pete Barry
  9. Presenting advertising campaigns to clients or stakeholders
  10. “Advertising Campaign Planning: Developing an Advertising-Based Marketing Plan” by Jim Avery
  11. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

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