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Pt 1: Intro
Pt. 2: Strategic Plan
Pt. 3 Media
Pt. 4 Creative

Welcome to J319

Rate  Ads

    You are about to review 5 or 7 advertisements

Evaluate each ad and rate it on a scale from 1 - 5, 1 = great ad 5 = poor

    Briefly identify why you rated the ad the way you did. (i.e., humor, etc).

Characteristics of Great Ads

    Strategically sound

    Strong creative concept

    Well-Executed

About J319

    A survey course that focuses on providing students with a basic understanding of the advertising process and industry

    Develop and enhance strategic thinking skills

    Learn how advertising fits within the broader disciplines

    Discover what advertising people do

What should you expect

    To work hard

    Spend approx. 4 - 6 hours outside of class reading and working on assignments

    An opportunity to learn in a positive, challenging environment

    Challenging exams

    A great learning experience

The syllabus

    Available at the bookstore

    Read it!!!

    My philosophy and tips are included

Course policies

    Attendance

    Readings

    Lecture Behaviors

      talking

      leaving and packing up

    Exams

    Make-up exams

    Lecture notes

    Office hours

Getting your absence excused

    Documentation of health or legal conditions

    Observance of a religious holy day of your faith

How you learn

    3 Exams

    Final Exam (Comprehensive)

    Intro Survey

    In-class exam preparation

    Creative brief and self-promo ads

    Ad Files

Next time

    Read Chapter 1 of your text

    We will define advertising and then discuss the characteristics or essential features of great advertisements

    We will learn about the various types and functions of advertising

    Have a great, (safe) day!

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Copyright © 2001
Published by: Cynthia M. Frisby, Ph. D
University of Missouri-Columbia
Missouri School of Journalism
Department of Advertising
221 Walter Williams Hall
Columbia, MO  65211