Advertising (ADV)
ADV 101 Advertising Practice (3 Credits)
Public Communications
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethics and Integrity
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.
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
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
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
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills
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.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills
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.
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
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills
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
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity; Information Literacy and Technological Agility
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.
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
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Information Literacy and Technological Agility
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.
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.
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