Specialization in Advertising Creative (Bachelor of Arts in Media)

Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements MDAS36

Requirements

The specialization requires at least 9 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.

Advertising Creative. Three (3) courses:
- MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
- MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team
- MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I
- MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II
- MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
- MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
- MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- Three (3) credit hours from the following:
  - MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC
  - MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
  - MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media
- BUS-M 300 Introduction to Marketing
- BUS-M 311 Introduction to Marketing Communication
MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop

Credits
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 251 and MSCH-A 305
Description
Hands-on workshop focused on the creation of advertising and marketing communication content and campaigns to be showcased on a professional advertising portfolio website.

MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor
Description
As a team, students create and deliver a fully integrated marketing communication campaign for a national client chosen by the American Advertising Federation for its annual National Student Advertising Competition.
Grading
S/F grading.

MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226
Description
Instruction in page design, illustration and web design informed by design theory emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem solving, and ethical practice. Uses Adobe programs, HTML, CSS, and other coding to produce original media projects for mass and targeted audiences.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of MSCH-J 365 or MSCH-J 463.

MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II

Credits
3
Prerequisites
C- or higher in MSCH-J 365, or consent of instructor
Description
Continues from Graphic Design I, incorporating advanced digital graphic design skills and creative problem solving for a series of media projects using illustration, logo design, creative typography and layout in a variety of media formats including print and interactive design for mobile devices.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 465 or MSCH-J 465.
MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
The behavior, descriptors, and measurement of telecommunications audiences. Sample survey, focus groups, and other research methods used by the telecommunications industry.
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MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design

Credits
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
Description
Basic media theories as well as cognitive, emotional, and social psychology, with a focus on how these theories can be applied to the design of media messages. Special attention given to interactive and immersive mediated environments.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 471 or TEL-T 471.

MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Seminar exploring new developments and advanced research in media.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC

Credits
3
Prerequisites
At least junior standing; and consent of instructor
Description
Clinical experience that models the professional practices and service offerings of world-class integrated marketing communication media agencies. Implement public relations/advertising services for real clients through service learning. Professional skills, proficiencies, and best practices through hands-on learning.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 488, MSCH-A 488, and MSCH-J 488.

MSCH-X 472 Media Internship

Credits
1–3 credit hours
Prerequisites
At least junior standing; at least 12 credit hours completed in the school; and application for internship credit approved by the school
Notes
Application is available on the Media School website
Description
Faculty-supervised work in a media field related to student's academic interests. Credits based on at least 45 work hours per credit hour with a maximum of 6 credit hours applied toward the B.A. in Media or the B.S. in Game Design. Student must write a critical analysis paper and be evaluated by a workplace supervisor.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 382, MSCH-I 382, MSCH-I 497, MSCH-X 472, or TEL-T 497.
Grading
S/F grading.

MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media

Credits
4
Prerequisites
Application for internship credit approved by the school
Notes
Application is available on the Media School website
Description
Topical course integrating classroom and field experience. Includes 10-day field experience during or after term offered. Field experience will change based on topic.
Repeatability
May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 418, MSCH-J 418, and MSCH-X 478.

BUS-M 300 Introduction to Marketing

Description
Examination of the market economy and marketing institutions in the U.S. Decision making and planning from the manager's point of view; impact of marketing actions from the consumer's point of view.
Additional information
Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.

BUS-M 311 Introduction to Marketing Communication

Description
This course introduces non-marketing majors to the field of advertising and promotion. You will learn to understand how advertising, promotions, and other forms of marketing communications are developed and managed. Following this class, you should be able to comfortably discuss activities of those in advertising, public relations, and promotion management.
Additional information
Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
Specialization GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the specialization.
2. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the specialization—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
3. Exceptions to specialization requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.