Course Catalogs

Advertising (ADV)

ADV 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ADV 201  Best Advertisements in the Universe  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of ads from all around the world analyzing their content, style and effectiveness across cultures. Learn how award-winning ads are developed, produced and their impact. For non-majors. Students cannot receive credit for both ADV 201 and ADV 206.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity  
ADV 206  Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Introduce students to the role of advertising in business. Students will learn basic concepts, regulations, ethics, and diversity associated with advertising as well as how advertising fits into the marketing structure of most industries. Students cannot receive credit for both ADV 201 and ADV 206.
ADV 208  The Big Idea in Advertising  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
A look at the most creative advertising strategies and advertising agencies. Develop a critical understanding of a Big Idea in advertising; how it's developed, nurtured, exploited and the impact it can have.
Prereq: ADV 206  
ADV 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
ADV 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
ADV 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ADV 307  Conceptual and Creative Thinking in Media Planning  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students learn media planning fundamentals to understand how different media are used to enhance the persuasive power of the advertising message. The class will prepare a media plan to support a marketing communications campaign.
Prereq: ADV 208  
ADV 345  International Advertising  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with ADV 645  
Challenges and ethical issues in international advertising. Discussions concerning comparative cultural, geo-economic, and socio-political conditions relevant to topic. "Glocalization" will be the main focus in the discussions.
Prereq: COM 107  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 380  International Course  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
ADV 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ADV 401  Portfolio I  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Major components that go into creating print ad campaigns including benefit, strategy, conceptual thinking, art direction, and copywriting.
Prereq: ADV 208  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 408  The Power and Promise of Data  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with ADV 608  
This course will introduce you to the abundance of data being created and collected by marketers. You will learn what information is being collected, how it is being collected and how to make sense of it all. Additional work is required of graduate students.
Prereq: ADV 307  
ADV 421  Portfolio II  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students begin to craft their portfolios. They will complete a variety of advertising print campaigns that will readily demonstrate a strong command of layout, design, copywriting, and conceptual thinking.
Prereq: ADV 401  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 425  Integrated Advertising Campaigns  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Function as a full service advertising agency, encompassing all the disciplines studied during the student's tenure at Newhouse. Students work with clients and execute a complete campaign, from strategy to creative executions and a media plan.
Prereq: ADV 307 or 421  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 431  Portfolio III  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course will help students complete their portfolios which will consist of 20 advertisements, including three complete ad campaigns. Oral presentation, job hunting, and the analysis of various ad markets.
Prereq: ADV 421  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 470  Experience Credit  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
ADV 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
ADV 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
ADV 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
ADV 507  Strategic Media Planning  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students will develop a strategic and advanced working knowledge of advertising media planning and buying, audience measurement, media research, new media concepts, audience segmentation and sales presentation.
Prereq: ADV 307  
ADV 509  Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students will learn how to apply theory and practice of advertising research by analyzing cases and studies in marketing communications and academic publications. Account planning, qualitative, and quantitative research skills are emphasized.
Prereq: ADV 208  
ADV 523  Digital Branding and Strategy  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Examines the transformative role that digital media (websites, social networks, blogs, wikis, mobile) have on the advertising industry. How consumers are reached and interpret the message from these digital platforms.
Prereq: ADV 307 or ADV 604  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
ADV 526  Fashion Advertising and Promotion  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
How advertising and promotion build fashion brands, ranging from top designers to local retailers. Students learn how to apply the comprehensive strategic planning process used in advertising to build fashion brands.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking