Department of Advertising

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. Because prerequisites are subject to change, students should consult the Course Schedule before registering.

Advertising: ADV

Lower-Division Courses

318J. Introduction to Advertising.

The functions of advertising; role in marketing/communications mix; economic and social influence; advertising institutions and media; campaigns and appropriations; retail and business-to-business aspects. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.

319. Psychology of Advertising.

A review of basic findings of the behavioral sciences dealing with perception, personality, group behavior, psychological appeals, and their application to advertising as persuasive communication. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J.

Upper-Division Courses

To be eligible to enroll in any upper-division advertising course, a student with a major in advertising must have passed the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test and must have fulfilled the other special requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Advertising given in this chapter.

325. Introduction to Advertising Creativity.

Development of concepts and problem-solving techniques for print and broadcast advertising design and copywriting. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

334. International Advertising.

Major issues in international advertising and advertising directed at cultural minorities within countries. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J or Marketing 320F or 337.

335. History and Development of Advertising.

The evolution and development of advertising in the United States in a social, historical, economic, and cultural context. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

342. Advertising Copywriting.

Copywriting for print and broadcast media. Methods for developing creative advertising concepts, strategies, and executions for print, radio, and television. Emphasis on writing rather than on art direction. Prerequisite: Advertising 325 with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

343K. Beginning Advertising Layout and Copy.

Basic advertising art direction and copywriting skills, including indications for graphics, headlines, and body copy. Three lecture hours and three studio hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 325 with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

344K. Advertising Research.

Introduction to social science research methods as used in advertising and marketing; emphasis on survey research and secondary data. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of a least C or registration for Advertising 325; completion of an approved statistics course with a grade of at least C; and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

345J. Advertising Media Planning.

Media characteristics and
media-market measurements; development of media plans. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of a least C or registration for Advertising 325; completion of an approved statistics course with a grade of at least C; and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

347. Computer Imaging Topics.

Introduction to computer graphics with applications to advertising and other disciplines. Students interact with computer systems to produce artwork and design portfolios. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

Topic 1: Computer Graphics.

348. Advertising Print Production.

Theory and practice of the graphic arts and production, including conception and design; typography; engraving; preparation of copy, art, and photographs; paper; color psychology; and printing. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, Advertising 325 with a grade of at least C, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

350. Advertising Internship.

Practical work experiences in advertising sales, creative management, and research with advertisers, agencies, media, or auxiliary services. An average of twelve hours of work a week, for a total of 180 hours a semester or summer session. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K and 345J with a grade of at least C in each and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering. An internship application and a letter from the employer must be submitted by the twelfth class day in long-session semesters and by the fourth class day in the summer session.

368C. Advertising Senior Seminar.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Advertising 370J, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

Topic 1: Agency Practices.

Topic 2: Affect and Emotion.

Topic 3: Advertising Ethics.

368K. Intermediate Advertising Layout and Copy.

Intermediate advertising art direction and copywriting; special emphasis on execution skills and concepts. Three lecture hours and three studio hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 343K, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

368L. Advanced Advertising Layout and Copy.

Advanced advertising art direction and advertising creative concepts. Three lecture hours and three studio hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 368K, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

369J. Advertising Campaigns.

Concept of media mix; matching product, consumer, media profiles; conception, research, planning, and execution of advertising campaigns; special emphasis on advanced copywriting, layout, and production for print and broadcast media. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Advertising 370J.

370J. Advertising Management.

Cases and problems dealing with the management of advertising and promotional programs; media and creative strategies; consumer, retail, industrial, and public service applications. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K and 345J with a grade of at least C in each, Marketing 320F or 337, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

371J. Advertising and Society.

A study of the social, legal, and ethical issues in advertising. Prerequisite: Advertising 344K and 345J with a grade of at least C in each, Marketing 320F or 337, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

378. Special Topics in Advertising.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Conference course of intensive study, planned by Advertising Honors Committee; research and the writing of a substantial paper on a special advertising topic. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.

379J. Advertising Problems.

Supervised individual special studies for which separate courses are not available. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Advertising 318J with a grade of at least B, written consent of instructor received prior to registering, and a passing score on the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test received prior to registering.


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