Advertising Art & Ideas (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAA 231
Unit I: 

Introduction to advertising. 

Definition of advertising & its characteristics.

 
Unit II: 

Advertising as a part of marketing. 

Direct & Indirect Advertising. 

 
Unit III: 

Advertising & Publicity. 

The social & ethical aspects of advertising.

 
Unit IV: 

General role of advertising: Communication, Persuasion, Education, Expansion of market, Employment, Economic growth, Stimulation of competition, freedom to press etc. Advertising tries to raise the standard of living.

Unit V: 

Introduction to the art of Calligraphy and Typography. 

Principles of typography.

 
References: 

Books recommended:  Advertising Art & Ideas By G. M. Rege

                                       Advertising By Roderic White

 
Academic Year: