Information Package

SGRA133

CREATIVE WRITING

Course Code
SGRA133
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gathers general knowledge about creativity.
  2. Learns effective writing techniques.
  3. Can create simple, clear, and memorable texts.
  4. Can plan all stages of an advertising campaign.
  5. Can produce creative texts (such as slogans, mottos, and ad content) for an advertising campaign, institution, or organization.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course teaches students how to write clear, persuasive, and memorable copy for advertising campaigns. Topics include slogan development, brand messaging, and content structure for print and digital media.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course description, course content, and information about midterm and final projects.
2nd Week What is creativity, the Torrance test of creative thinking. Effective writing techniques.
3rd Week Effective writing techniques. Explanation of the midterm project (Evaluation of an existing advertisement in its visual and text dimensions, in the prepared format).
4th Week Presentation of midterm projects and their evaluation in the context of simple, clear, and memorable texts.
5th Week Presentation of midterm projects and their evaluation in the context of simple, clear, and memorable texts.
6th Week Presentation of midterm projects and their evaluation in the context of simple, clear, and memorable texts.
7th Week Presentation of midterm projects and their evaluation in the context of simple, clear, and memorable texts.
8th Week Midterm exam.
9th Week Evaluation of content for the written texts in an advertising campaign for a product/institution (publishing house, clothing, etc.).
10th Week The structuring of the flow in an advertising campaign.
11th Week The production of creative content for the written texts in an advertising campaign (slogan, motto, ad content, etc.).
12th Week The production of creative content for the written texts in an advertising campaign (slogan, motto, ad content, etc.).
13th Week The production of creative content for the written texts in an advertising campaign (slogan, motto, ad content, etc.).
14th Week The production of creative content for the written texts in an advertising campaign (slogan, motto, ad content, etc.).
Recommended or Required ReadingAslan, E. (2001). Torrance Yaratıcı Düşünce Testi'nin Türkçe Versiyonu. M.Ü. Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 14, 19-40.
Schultz, D.E., Tannenbaum, S.I., Lauterborn, R.F. (1993). Integrated Marketing Communications: Putting It Together & Making It Work. New York: McGraw Hill.
Sungur, N. (1992). Yaratıcı Düşünce. İstanbul: Özgün Yayın Dağıtım.
Torrance, P.E. (n.a). Bilimsel Araştırmalar Işığında Yaratıcılık. Çeviren: Remzi Öncül.
Türk Dil Kurumu (2023). Yazım Kılavuzu. Ankara: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları.
Türk Dil Kurumu (2023). Türkçe Sözlük 12. Baskı. Ankara: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Uygulama
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 3 3
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 3 3
Project 2 5 10
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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