Concept is key in advertising design, and in this course, students will use creative thinking and visual communication principles to develop an ad campaign concept that can be adapted across various media. They will create designs that effectively communicate a desired message to a target audience, applying their idea through multiple advertisements with visuals customized for different media. Students will also learn to communicate their artistic direction to other creatives working on a team, such as photographers, illustrators, or writers.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Advertising history and contemporary issues, including ethics
- Branding, brand messaging, and narratives
- Semiotics
- Ad campaign design
- Design considerations for different media
- Creative direction and communication
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.