COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Case Studies in Brand Communication
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MI 564
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives In this course, the aim is to enhance fundamental knowledge and skills with case studies by exploring successful and unsuccessful campaigns.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain brand communication process through examples.
  • describe the phases of brand communication.
  • analyze brand communication process with examples from industry.
  • evaluate different implementations of communication process according to the aims of brands.
  • compare brand communication campaigns from national and international cases.
Course Description In this course, students will develop their skills and knowledge by embracing positive and negative aspects of the process while exploring brand communication examples evaluated by national and international judges.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction
2 Case Study Examining Methodology
3 Brand building process case study analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
4 Brand building process case study analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
5 Integrated Communications Campaign analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
6 Integrated Communications Campaign analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
7 Integrated Communications Campaign analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
8 Advertising Campaign analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
9 Advertising Campaign analysis Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
10 Midterm
11 Case studies of corporate branding Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
12 Creative media usage examples in brand communications Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
13 Analysis of other titles of Integrated Communications case studies i.e. PR, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing, digital etc. Case Study (Cases from Effie, Kırmızı, Clio, Cannes, IPRA, PRSA etc will be analyzed. Selected cases will be announced at the beginning of semester)
14 Case study presentations by the students
15 Case study presentations by the students
16 Case study presentations by the students
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials AdWeek, Campaign, WARC, Marketing Türkiye, Markalar Fısıldıyor, Effie books, Cannes Awards website, MediaCat, Türk Markaları Serisi

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
40
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
32
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
105

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to apply knowledge on processes, methods and techniques that enable developing original and creative strategies in the field of brand communication.

2

To be able to solve problems that require expertise in brand communication by using interdisciplinary approach and research methods.

X
3

To be able to integrate the connections between different disciplines (marketing, advertising, public relations, corporate communication, marketing communication etc.) related to the field of brand communication.

X
4

To be able to evaluate strategies and solution methods developed in brand communication.

X
5

To be able to understand the basic principles of corporate communication management and gain the skills to apply them.

6

To be able to plan, develop, manage and evaluate an integrated brand communication campaign.

7

To be able to convey solution suggestions related to the field of brand communication and corporate communication in written and oral form to stakeholders.

8

To be able to perform studies and practices in accordance with professional and social ethical values.

9

To be able to carry out an independent study on subjects requiring expertise in the field of brand communication.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest