Only open to BSc Com, Ad and Marketing and BDEs Graphic Design and Illustration. Students from the School of Communication and School of Art and Design form cross-disciplinary teams, are assigned to a mentor ad agency.

Outline of Activity

Students will create an ad campaign based on an brief, pitch their campaign to a panel and, subject to certain conditions (including that the winning work meets the required standard), get to see their campaign go live.

Learning Outcomes

  • Commercial awareness
  • Awareness of a complementary discipline
  • Appreciation of internal workings of an advertising agency
  • Knowledge of the practicalities of creating an ad campaign
  • Personal and interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Team working skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Problem solving skills
  • Appreciation of creativity in practice
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Project management
  • Research skills
  • Development of self-esteem and confidence.

Assessment Details

  • Attendance at two pre-brief workshops
  • Mentor agency report on participation
  • Participation in pitch.

Level of Commitment

40 hours to include
ActionCommitment

Attendance at two workshops

4 hours

Scheduled time with mentor agency

10 hours

Working on team on campaign development

20 hours

Pitch preparation

5 hours

Pitch

1 hour