Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA100   19944-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/22/94
ADA100 19944-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
General Advertising
Fundamentals of advertising: history and development, philosophies, objectives, opportunities and criticisms. Analysis and comparison of advertisments in different media. Writing and production in different media. Insights into the skill and knowledge requirements for entry into and advancement in the field of advertising. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA100   19944-99999 General Advertising
1. Explain the functions of advertising within the business climate. (I)
2. Identify and describe the different classifications of advertising and when they are used. (I)
3. Follow the flow of work through an advertising agency and describe responsibilities of different departments. (II)
4. Create a comprehensive marketing plan, including demographics, research and proposed follow-up. (II)
5. Create a comprehensive advertising plan including schedule, media selection, and creative direction. (II, III, IV)
6. Identify the different forms of advertising media, their benefits, drawbacks and relationship to each other in cost. (III, IV)
7. Create a finished comprehensive advertisement including copyrighting and art selection. (III, IV)
8. Identify specific/different career paths within the advertising field, and describe responsibilities and salary ranges. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ADA100   19944-99999 General Advertising
    I. The business of advertising
        A. Functions of advertising
          1. Classifications of advertising
          2. The evolution of modern advertising
          3. Economic impact of advertising
        B. Social and legal aspects of advertising
          1. Criticisms
          2. Regulations and regulatory agencies
        C. The companies that advertise
          1. Agencies vs. In-house agencies
          2. The client/agency relationship
      II. Marketing and advertising plans and strategies
          A. Work sequence
          B. The marketing mix
          C. Consumer behavior
          D. Research
            1. The need for
            2. Methods
          E. The marketing plan
          F. The advertising plan
          G. Follow-up
        III. The job of being creative
            A. Copyrighting
            B. Art direction
            C. Production
              1. Print
              2. Electronic media
          IV. Advertising media
              A. Planning and selection
              B. Scheduling
              C. Print
              D. Electronic
              E. Direct mail and outdoor
              F. Sales promotion
            V. Types of advertising
                A. Local advertising
                B. Corporate, non commercial
                C. Public relations
                D. International
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