Information Package

Master's Program of Graphic Design with Thesis

GRA512

ADVERTISING AND NEW MEDIA

Course Code
GRA512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to analyze digital advertising strategies
  2. Competence in using new media tools for creative design
  3. Evaluate advertising campaigns in ethical and cultural contexts
  4. Develop academic research and project-building skills
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe Advertising and New Media course explores the transformation of advertising in the digital age and the impact of new media environments on communication strategies. Students will compare traditional advertising methods with innovative practices on digital platforms, analyzing topics such as social media, interactive content, data-driven campaigns, and user experience. The course aims to equip students with the ability to critically evaluate the relationship between advertising and new media, develop creative solutions, and effectively utilize contemporary communication technologies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Concepts of Advertising & New Media
2nd Week Digitalization and Evolution of Advertising
3rd Week New Media Platforms & User Behaviors
4th Week Social Media Advertising
5th Week Content Creation & Storytelling
6th Week Interactive Design & User Experience
7th Week Data Analytics & Advertising Performance
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Mobile Advertising & Applications
10th Week Gamification in Advertising
11th Week Ethics, Culture & New Media
12th Week International Advertising Campaigns
13th Week Project Presentations
14th Week Project Presentations, General Evaluation & Final
Recommended or Required ReadingStafford, Marla R. & Faber, Ronald J. (2005). Advertising, Promotion, and New Media. Routledge.
Vignolles, Alexandra & Waiguny, Martin K.J. (Eds.). (2023). Advances in Advertising Research (Vol. XII): Communicating, Designing and Consuming Authenticity and Narrative. Springer.
Clow, K. E., & Baack, D. (2016). Bütünleşik reklam, tutundurma ve pazarlama iletişimi. Çeviri Edi. Gülay Öztürk. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Eser, Z., & Korkmaz, S. (2017). Pazarlamaya giriş. Siyasal Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Project 1 25
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 10 10 100
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Project 2 20 40
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X X
K11 X X
K12
K13
K14
K15 X X
K16 X X
K17 X