Course Catalogs

Advertising (ADV)

ADV 101  Advertising Practice  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course introduces students to the role of advertising. Students will learn basic concepts, regulations, ethics, and cultural diversity associated with advertising. Students cannot receive credit for both ADV 101 and ADV 201.
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 202  Portfolio I  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Learn how to think conceptually and create four compelling ad campaigns using print ads, outdoor, digital, social media, experiential, and emerging technologies. Learn art direction and copywriting, and create your first portfolio website.
Prereq: ADV 101 or ADV 208  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 205  Advertising Research and Data  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Introduces foundational concepts in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including how to design ethical research and collect and analyze primary and secondary data that will allow for students to develop actionable data-driven insights for advertising purposes.
Prereq: ADV 101 or ADV 206  
ADV 208  Advertising Strategy  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
The process of interpreting research and data and turning them into impactful advertising strategies and Creative Briefs. Develop a critical understanding of a big idea in advertising; how it's developed, nurtured, exploited and the impact it can have on brands.
Prereq: ADV 101 or ADV 206  
ADV 252  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 202 or ADV 401  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 253  Creative Advertising Copywriting  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Advertising Copywriting is about writing words that inspire, are memorable, and create a platform for a brand's communications campaign.
Prereq: ADV 202 or ADV 401 Co-req: ADV 252 or ADV 421  
ADV 254  Creative Advertising Art Direction  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Learn the craft of Art Direction and design. Students will learn how to concept as an Art Director using AI tools. This will get you ready to concept with a Copywriter partner.
Prereq: ADV 202 or ADV 401 Co-req: ADV 252 or ADV 421  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
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 302  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 252 or ADV 421  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 307  Integrated Communications 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 308  Data Strategy and Storytelling in Advertising  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students learn data literacy skills for the advertising industry. The class will apply data strategy approaches, data storytelling techniques, and data ethics principles to various advertising business scenarios.
Prereq: ADV 307  
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 350  Account Management in Strategic Communications  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Cross-listed with PRL 350  
Account managers work directly with their clients using agency resources to achieve client's marketing priorities. Sometimes referred to as "the conductor of the orchestra," the account manager is responsible for maintaining a productive relationship with their clients.
Prereq: ADV 101 or ADV 206 or PRL 206  
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity  
ADV 370  Advanced Advertising Research  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This advanced course offers an in-depth exploration of advertising research methodologies and their strategic applications within account planning. For students who have taken ADV 205 or ADV 509.
Prereq: ADV 205 or ADV 509  
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 402  Portfolio IV  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
This course will continue the development and demonstration of conceptual and creative skills. The focus will be on generating big ideas using AI and emerging technologies to create insightful and innovative campaigns.
Prereq: ADV 302 or ADV 431  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
ADV 407  Advanced Communications 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 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 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 252 or ADV 307 or 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 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