Course

Public Relations and Advertising Foundations - MDIA1003

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of the Arts and Media

Course Outline: School of the Arts and Media

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: Enrolment in a single or dual award Media program

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Subject Area: Media

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Public Relations and Advertising Principles in an Australian and international context. You will examine the history, growth, and contemporary influence of both disciplines. The foundations of PR and advertising are studied, as are their influence within and outside organisations, and the linkages both disciplines have in the “communications mix”. You will be able to understand similarity and difference between PR and advertising in relation to communication strategy, research, media relations, industry and professional pathways. You will also gain an appreciation of the ethical dimensions and issues in allied communication disciplines.

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