Sunday, May 4, 2008

Advertising Syllabus

First Semester

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

 

M.Sc.( Advertising Management & Public Relations)

 

 

 

Theory Practical Int.Ass. Total

 

ADPR-601 Communication and Mass 80 20 100

Communication Theory

ADPR-602 Principles of Advertising & PR 80 20 100

ADPR-603 Writing for Advertising & PR 80 20 100

ADPR-604 Graphics and Production 50 30 20 100

ADPR-605 Presentation and Communication Skill 50 30 20 100

ADPR-606 Adv. and PR Research 80 20 100

ADPR-607 Basic of Computer (Common Paper) 50 30 20 100

 

 


 

 

Communication and Mass Communication Theory

ADPR-601

Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

1.    Definition and Concept of Communication

Evolution of Communication

Elements of Communication

Functions of Communication

Communication and Socialization

 

2.    Forms of Communication

a) Intrapersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group Communication

Public Communication

Mass Communication

b) Non-verbal Communication, Body Language

Verbal Communication

 

C) Models of Communication

SMR Model

SMCR Model

Shannon & Weaver Model

Laswell's Model

Osgood's Model

Dance's Model

Schramm's Model

Gerbner's Model

Newcomb's Model

Convergent Model

Gatekeeping Model

 

D) Theories of Mass Communication

 

Theories of impact of Mass Communication

Limitations of Mass Communication

Demassification,Demystification,Decentralization,

Convergence, Future trends in Mass Communication

5.    Mass Media of Communication: Newspapers, Magazine, Radio, Television, Films, Books.

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practicals.

 

 

 

Principles of Advertising and PR

ADPR-602

Max..Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

1.    Principles of Advertising

 

Advertising : An introduction :-

Concept and Definition, History of Advertising and development of modern advertising. Role and Reach of Advertising, Classification of Advertising.

 

Advertising and Marketing :-

Advertising in Promotion-Mix, Advertising in Marketing-Mix Promotion in Marketing.

 

Advertising Agencies an introduction :-

Why Advertising Agencies, History and Development of Advertising Agencies, Advertising Departments, Creative Boutiques, Advertising Laws, Ethics and Codes of conduct.

 

2.    Principles of Public Relations

 

Public Relations : An introduction :-

Concept and Definition of Public Relations, History and Development of PR , Types of Publics, Role and reach of PR, Tools of PR

 

PR Organizations and Consultancies an introduction :-

History and Growth of PR in marketing-mix, Publicity and Propaganda, Public Opinion, Liason and Lobbying. Social Responsibility, Ethics & Code of Conduct.

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practicals.

 


Writing for Advertising and PR

ADPR-603

Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

 

1.    Fundamentals of Writing:-

Introduction to creative writing, Lucidity and Directness, Authenticity and Credibility, Authorial Voice, Coherency, Consistency, Transition.

 

2.    Structure and Content of Writing :-

Preparation for Writing, Importance of Vocabulary, Word play, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Presentation of ideas, Styles of Writing, Description, Dialogues.

3.    Writing for Advertising :-

Advertisement copy, types, functions, Headlines, Body text, Slogans, Scripts for Radio Jingles and TV Commercials.

 

Copy Writing : an introduction : -

Writing for Print Ads, Writing Jingles and TV commercials, Writing for other Publicity Materials, Writing for direct mail and directories, etc.

 

4.    Writing for PR :-

Introduction to PR writing, Persuasion in writing, empathy, writing for specific Audiences, difference between writing for PR and other types of writing, writing for various types of PR material, News releases, Backgrounders, Features and Profiles, writing for House Journals, Report Writing.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practicals.

 


Graphics and Production(Theory)

ADPR-604

Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) Concept and Philosophy of Graphics and Production

Elements of Design

Principles of Design(Design syntax)

Type and Type faces

Choosing Types in Design

Layout

Composing Methods

Desk Top Publishing

Printing Process and Methods

Visual Copy Reproduction

Color and its Production Aspects

Printing Paper

Costing and Estimating

 

B) Introduction to various types of print publications:-

Leaflets, Brouchers, Posters.

 

3.    Still Photography : Origin and History

Camera Parts and Types of Cameras

Photographic techniques – Exposing, Development and Printing.

Black and White Photography

Colour Photography

Special Photographic Techniques

 

D) Introduction to Audio Visual Production

Basics of Audio Recording,Basics of Film Production Techniques

Basics of Video Production Techniques, Sound and Slide Productions

 

E) Introduction to Computer Animation

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practicals.

 

Graphics and Production(Practical)

ADPR-604 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Graphics and Production.
 

 

Presentation and Communication Skills(Theory)

ADPR-605

Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) Communication Skills :-

Essentials of Communication Skills

Small Group Communication Techniques

Group Discussion

Public Speaking Techniques

Body Language-Verbal and non-Verbal

Interviews- Kinds of interviews-as interviewee & as interviewer

Work shops :

Mock Interviews,Group Discussions, JAM (Just a Minute), Dress Codes

 

B) Presentation Skills :

Pre-presentation preparation

Presentation Skills

Post-presentation follow-up

Presentation aids: Audio aids, Visual aids, Audio-Visual aids, Printed aids

Computer aided presentations

Use of power point

Meetings, Convening, Preparation, Managing, Post Meeting follow up

Organizing

Meeting manners

Presiding over a meeting

Participating in a meeting

 

C) Written Presentation :-

Preparation of CV/Resume

Official Correspondence

Report Writing

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practicals.

Presentation and Communication Skills(Practical)

ADPR-605

Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Presentation and Communication Skills.
 

Advertising and PR Research

ADPR-606

 

Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

A) Introduction to Research

Concept of Research

Role, Function and importance of Communication Research

B) Methods of Communication Research

Census Method, Random Sample Surveys

Random Sampling-Questionnaire, Coding tabulation, Data Interpretation

Report Writing-Footnotes, Index, Bibliography

Observation Method-Case Studies, Content Analysis

C) Research Design

D) Statistical Methods in Communication Research

Mean, Median, Mode standard deviation, Chi-square Test

E) Media Research

Media Habits, Impact Studies, Trend Studies

F) Advertising Research

Exploratory Research : Getting the facts Right

Diagnostic Research : Checking out the Facts and Getting the options

Evaluative Research (copy and concept testing) : recognition Tests,

Recall Tests, Persuasion

Tests, Focus Groups, Depth Interviews, Simulated Market Tests.

 

G) PR Research

Exploratory Research : Studying Attitudes, Conflicts, Public Opinion

Diagnostic Research : Assessing the Opinions and Facts

Evaluative Research : Popularity Polls, Public Opinion Surveys

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations,

Assignments and practical.

 

 

 

 

 

SYLLABUS

M.Sc. (Advertising Management and Public Relations)

The course content of M.Sc. Advertising Management and Public Relations is designed to prepare the students to face the challenges in the field of Advertising, Public Relations and related fields of communication. The syllabus is divided into four semesters. The first semester will introduce the students to the various theories of communication, basics of Advertising and Public Relations, Graphics, Designing and Research. The second semester will cover the practical aspects to Advertising and Public Relations including creativity and management. The students will do productions. In addition, the students will undergo an eight weeks practical training programme.

P.S. Each semester will be of 17 weeks duration (including preparatory leaves) followed by two weeks of examination and a semester break of 3 weeks. The remaining 8 weeks in summer will be utilized for practical training. In the third semester, the students will opt either for Advertising or Public Relations as their specialization. Along with their special paper they will be acquainted with the Laws & Ethics in Advertising and P.R.. In the fourth semester students have to submit a dissertation done under the guidance of one of the faculty members.

Each paper carries a total of 100 marks. Pass mark in each paper will be 40

Attendance

Lectures 75%

Tutorials 75%

Practical 75%

Internal Assessment for each paper will be of 20 marks. Internal Assessment will be based on class room attendance class room performance, assignments, tests and quizzes.

For the final degree, divisions will be awarded as under :-

1. First Division with Distinction 75% and above

2. First Division Between 60% and 75%

3. Second Division Between 50% and 60%

4. Third Division Less than 50%

 

 


Second Semester

 

 

Theory Practical Int.Ass. Total

 

 

ADPR-611 Marketing and Mangement 80 20 100

ADPR-612 Creativity in Advertising and PR 50 30 20 100

ADPR-613 Advertising and PR Campaigns 50 30 20 100

ADPR-614 Advertising and PR Management 80 20 100

ADPR-615 Advertising and PR Production 100(To be evaluated by a committee

comprising 3 experts, including an

outside member

ADPR-616 Internship 100( To be assessed by three teachers

nominated by the Chairperson)

 

 

 

Media Tour(Compulsory) A visit to the Advertising and PR agencies will be arranged at least once in a year which will be compulsory for each student. The students will have to make presentations before the faculty regarding the media tour.
 

 

M.Sc.( Advertising Management & Public Relations)

 

Marketing Management

ADPR-611

Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

A) Management

Concept and Definition of Management

Role of Managers

Decision making-By individuals and groups

Organizing and Staffing

Human Resource Development

Planning and Strategic Management

Budgeting

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

Managing Small Business and Corporate Management

Creating New Ventures

Future Trends in Management

 

B) Marketing

The Concept and Philosophy of Marketing

Marketing vs Sales

Role of Marketing in Organizations and Society

Changing Indian Marketing Scenario

Marketing Mix-Product, Price, Place and Promotion

Production mix- Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion and Public Relations

Direct Mail

Consumer Behavior

Marketing Strategy, Appraisal and Analysis of Market, Differentiating and Positioning the Market ing offer, The Product Life Cycle.

Market Leaders, Challenges, Followers and Nichers

Market Information System, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Sales Reports

Organizing, Implementing, Evaluating and Controlling and Marketing Programme, Direct Marketing.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 


 

Creativity in Advertising & PR (Theory)

ADPR-612

Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A). Creativity in Advertising

Creativity : Concept and Definition

Creativity and Communication

Creativity in Advertising

Idea Generation

Copy Platform

Idea to Copy and Visual

Copy Writing

Creativity in Layout and Direction

Appeals in Advertising

Interface of Copy Creativity and Visual Creativity

B) Creativity in Public Relations

Persuasion : Concept and Practice

Motivational Theories and their Relevance in PR

Creativity in Writing for PR

Creativity in Media Relations

Creativity in Employee Relations

Creativity in Community Relations

Creativity in Relations with other Publics

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

Creativity in Advertising & PR (Practical)

ADPR-612

Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

 

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Creativity in Advertising & P.R..

 

 

 

Advertising & PR Campaigns(Theory)

ADPR-613

Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) Ad. Campaigns

Introduction to Ad. Campaigns

Campaign Planning

Appraisal and Analysis for a Campaign

Setting Campaign Objectives, Creative Strategy

Copy Writing and Art Work

Media Structure, Media Options and Media Selection,

Budgeting, Evaluation of Campaign

 

B) PR Campaigns

Introduction to PR Campaigns

Appraisal and Analysis for PR Campaigns, Setting Campaign Objectives

Planning and Strategies in PR Campaigns

Choosing Appropriate PR Tools

Budgeting for PR Campaigns, Evaluating PR Campaigns

Special Information Campaign, Political Campaigns

 

D) Advertising Media

Print Media : News Papers, Magazines

Electronic Media : Radio, TV, Films

Outdoor Media : Posters, Banners, Hoardings, Wall Writings, etc.

Transit Media

Media Characteristics : Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Media

Media Scene in India – Changing Profile of the Press, Radio and TV in India

New & Emerging Media : Internet Advertising, Exhibitions, Road Shows, Special Events etc.

 

E) PR Tools

 

Meetings, Seminars, Workshops, House Journals, Brouchers

Pamphlets, Folders and other Publicity Material

Media Relations, Press Conferences, Media Briefing and Interviews.

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

Advertising & PR Campaigns(Practical)

ADPR-613

Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Advertising & P.R. Campaigns.

 

Advertising & PR Management

ADPR-614

Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

1.    Advertising Agency :-

Structure, Function and Role of Ad. Agencies

Interface of various Departments of an Ad. Agency

Agency-Client Relationship- Client Brief, Account Planning and Handling

Functions of an Ad. Department in Corporate Sector, Agency Commission Concept

Selection and empanelling of Ad. Agencies

Apex Advertising Organizations – AAAI,AC, ABC

 

B) PR Organizations :-

Structure, Functions, and Role of PR Organizations

PR Departments in Private and Public Sectors & NGO.

PR Consultancies, Financial PR, Apex PR Organizations : PRSI, IPRA

 

C) Advertising Budget :-

Ad Budget and Overview, Methods of Determining Advertising Appropriation

Monitoring and Control of Budget, Production and Cost Analysis

 

D) PR Budget :-

PR Budget an Introduction, Methods of Determining Advertising Appropriation

Monitoring and Control of Budget, Production and Cost Analysis

 

E) Media Planning :-

Introduction to Media Planning

Media Class, Vehicles, Options

Media measurement Tools : TRP, Average issue Readership (AIR), Opportunity to See (OTS), Cost Per Thousand(CPT), Gross Impression, Gross Rating Point(GRP)

Reach and Frequency, Syndicated Studies – NRS and IRS

Media Selection, Media Tariff, Media Buying

Role of Computers in Media Planning, Media Innovations

 

5.    Managing PR Tools :-

Conducting Press Conferences

Conducting Press Tours, Plant Visits etc.

Organizing and Participating in Exhibitions, Fairs etc

Organizing Special Events

Designing and Printing of House Journals, Annual Reports, and other Publicity Material

 

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.
Advertising & PR Production

ADPR-615

 

Max.Marks 100

Pass Marks 40

Each Student will prepare a portfolio contains the following :-

 

Ad Production Number Marks

 

Classified & Classified Display 10 5

Display 5 5

TV Ads. 2 10

Radio Jingles 5 10

Pamphlets & Folders 10 10

Wall Writing & Banner 10 5

Posters 5 5

 

PR Production Number Marks

News Releases 5 10

Backgrounders 5 5

News Letters(one each in Hindi & English) 2 10

(Dummies of at least 8 pages)

Institutional Profiles with Mission & Objectives 2 5

Annual Report 2 5

Features 5 5

The Production Portfolio will be submitted by every student within one week of the last theory examination of the 2nd semester.
Computer Applicatons

ADPR-607

Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

Introduction to Computers :-

Definition,Generatons, Memories and Classification of Computers

Hardware and Software device.

Application of Computers in various Mass Media :-

Newspapers, Magazines, Radio and Television, Media Planning etc.

Introduction to Ms-Office, Ms-Word :-

Special emphasis on Ms-Word and Power Point, Ms-Word basics, Typing and Editing, Formatting Text, Page Design and layout, Mail Merge and Document Management.

Power Point :-

Presentation Graphics, Introduction to Power Point, Creating a Presentation and Customizing the Slide Show.

Introduction :-

Graphics, Multimedia and Animations

Introduction :-

Page Maker, Cored Draw, DTP and their use in man media application

Introduction to Internet :-

Definition, Various activities on Internet, Tools and Services on Internet, Browsing the Internet.

 

Every student will attain proficiency in data entry and at least one of the Software Packages of Word Processing.

Computer Practical

ADPR-607

Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

 

* Each student is required to attain a speed of 25 words per minute for data entry. There will be the qualifying speed for the Practical Exam of Computer Applications.

* Proficiency in the use of Ms-Office(Word, Power Point), Page Maker and Corel Draw.

* The Practical exam will consist of two parts. First part would be qualifying for which there would be no marks. In the second part the students will be required to exhibit their proficiency in the use of Ms-Office(Word, Power Point), Page Maker and Corel Draw. Marks would be given for the performance.
THIRD SEMESTER

 

Paper Code Nomenclature Theory Practical Int. Ass. Total

 

ADPR-621 Transcreation 50 30 20 100

ADPR-622 Media Laws & Ethics 80 - 20 100

ADPR-623 Consumer & Target 80 - 20 100

Group Behavior

ADPR-624 Special Paper-I 50 30 20 100

ADPR-625 Special Paper-II 50 30 20 100

ADPR-626 Special Paper-III 100 100

 

 

 


TRANSCREATION (Theory)

 

ADPR-621 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) Qualities of Good Writing

Clarity, Brevity, Sincerity, Flow, Readability, Style.

 

B) Basics of Transcreation

Hindi to English, English to Hindi

Translation of on the spot coverage, letters to editor simple news, rewrites, additions, alterations giving headlines, today's engagements etc.

 

C) Transcreation of categorized news : follow-ups, post event coverage, analytical coverage.

Translation of types of stories

General : Speeches, Conferences, Personal briefs, Community activities, community grievances.

Events : Deaths, Births, Marriages, Crime, Disaster, Epidemics, Seasons and Weather, Natural Calamities, Human interest stories.

 

D) Types of Stories :

Legislative bodies, representative bodies, Government, Semi-government, Political event, Development.

Business, Commerce, Finance, Industry and Agriculture.

Arts & Culture, Literature, Entertainment, Science & Technology, Sports, Religion. Interviews and Features.

 

E) Preparing Press Releases and Press Notes, Converting Press Release into News. Reporting Press Conferences.

 

Team Work

Student will prepare and update a daily dairy for news translations.

Students will be given assignments for translation for English to Hindi and Vice-versa. News scene, News language and writing skill will be treated as three separate qualities for overall assessment.

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

TRANSCREATION (Practical)

 

ADPR-621 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Transcreation.

 

MEDIA LAWS AND ETHICS

 

ADPR-622 Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

A) Regulations for Advertising :-

 

Code of ethics for advertising in India by Advertising Council of India

DAVP's code of advertising

The Drugs and Magi Remedies (objectionable advertisements) act

Banking and Non-Banking Financial companies and miscellaneous Non-Banking

Companies advertising act.

Young person harmful publication act 1986

 

B) Regulations for Public Relations :-

Code of Athens (IPRA code of ethics)

Code of professional standard for PR practitioners by PR society of America.

 

C) Print Media Regulations

Freedom of speech and expressions, Article 19 (a) and 2 reasonable restrictions

Right to information

Laws for defamation

Contempt of Court

Contempt of legislation

Official secrets act

Press and books registration act

Copyright act

Various wage boards

Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940

Patent and Trade Marks Act

Lottery and Prize competition act

D) Electronic Media Regulations

Convergence Bill Law, Cyber Law

Broadcasting code for news for AIR and DD

Broadcasting code for advertising for AIR and DD

Cable TV regulation act

Cinematograph Act

Film Censorship

Reports of various Committees and commissions dealing with electronic media in India.

Rejection of advertisement on specified and unspecified groups

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

 

CONSUMER AND TARGET GROUP BEHAVIOUR

 

ADPR- 623 Max. Marks : 80

Pass. Marks : 32

Time : 3 hour

A) Consumer Behavior :-

 

Meaning, Scope and its applications, Need and Motives, Role of Consumer in Marketing, Types of Consumers, Case Studies.

 

B) Consumer Needs and Motivation :-

 

Personality and Consumer Behaviors, the nature of Consumer attitudes, Strategies of attitude change, Communication and Consumer Behavior, Persuasion, Case Studies.

C) Group Dynamics and Consumer Behavior :-

 

Consumer Decision Making, Major Factors influencing Consumer Behavior, Reference Groups, Personal Influence and Opinion, Leadership Process, Case Studies.

 

D) Social Surroundings of Consumer :-

 

The Family, Functions of a family, Family decision making, Family life cycle, Changing Female consumer, Social Class, Life style profiles, social class mobility, Affluent & non-affluent consumer, Case Studies.

 

E) Consumer Perception :-

 

Its dynamics, Imagery, Influence of culture on consumer behavior, Diffusion of Innovation, Models of buying behaviour-Howard-Sheth, Importance of consumer research. Case Studies.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 


SPECIAL PAPER-I (Advertising)

(Theory)

Practice of Advertising

 

ADPR-624 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

Practice of Advertising

News paper, Magazines

Radio, Doordarshan, Film, Internet

Poster, Banner, Hoarding, Wall Writing,

Transit Media, Other miscellaneous Media

Advantages and disadvantages of various Media

Characteristics of various Media

Sponsored Programme, Road Show

Cable Advertising :- Why cable advertising, How cable advertising is important, opportunity for sponsorship, advertising basics and cable TV, Commercial flexibility, Evaluation, Computer general Graphics, Local advertising and commercial messages, Audience Research.

Internet Advertisement :- Glossary of internet advertisement History and growth of internet, Kinds of internet advertisement, Advantages and disadvantages of internet advertisement, Traditional advertisement and internet advertisement. New dimensions in internet advertisement.

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

SPECIAL PAPER-I (Advertising)

(Practical)

Practice of Advertising

 

ADPR-624 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Practice of Advertising.
SPECIAL PAPER-I(Public Relations)

(Theory)

Practice of Public Relations

ADPR-624 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

Practice of Public Relations

Principles and models of Public Relations

Tools of Public Relations

Structure and Functions of In house Public Relations

Structure and Functions of Commercial Public Relations agencies

Planning and Implementations of Public Relations

Press release writing and distributions

Press conference

Institutional public relations and international public relations

Image building and Pressure groups

Crisis communication and Public issue communication

Public Relations and Internet

Writing for Press

Office Style

Planning and evaluation for PR

PR and marketing mix

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

SPECIAL PAPER-I(Public Relations)

(Practical)

Practice of Public Relations

ADPR-624 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Practice of Public Relations.
SPECIAL PAPER-II(Advertising)

(Theory)

New Media in Advertising

 

ADPR-625 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

A) Internet

Websites for advertising & Communication

E-mail, Browsing, Webpage development

Internet governance

ICANN, netiquettes, Hypermedia

DTP, Video Streaming, Broadband policy & applications

SWAN Policy

Modes of Internet access and connection

New trend

 

B) Interactive Advertising

 

Definition & Types

New methods & media of advertising

SMS advertising

Unconventional methods of advertising

Glossary changing profile of audience

Upcoming trends

Research on new interactive advertising

Instant messaging economics

E-commerce

In-commerce & blogging

Other on-line resource

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

SPECIAL PAPER-II(Advertising)

(Practical)

New Media in Advertising

 

ADPR-625 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of New media in Advertising. Each student will have to be proficient in Photo shop, Corel draw, Flash, Director, Sound Forge.

SPECIAL PAPER-II(Public Relations)

(Theory)

New Media in Public Relations

ADPR-625 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

A) Internet

Websites for advertising & communication

E-mail, Browsing

Web Page development

Internet Governance

ICANN, Netiquettes, Hypermedia

DTP, Video Streaming, Broadband policy & applications

SWAN policy

Modes of internet access and connection

New trend

 

B) Interactive advertising

Definition & Types

New methods & media for PR

Unconventional methods of PR

Glossary changing profile of audiences

Upcoming trends

Research on new interactive PR

Instant messaging economics

E-commerce

In-commerce & blogging

Other on-line resource

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

SPECIAL PAPER-II(Public Relations)

(Practical)

New Media in Public Relations

 

ADPR-625 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of New media in Public Relations. Each student will have to be proficient in Photo shop, Corel draw, Flash, Director, Sound Forge.

 

SPECIAL PAPER-III (Advertising)

Case Study in Advertising

ADPR-626 Max.Marks 100

Pass Marks 40

Time : 3 hours

 

 

 

 

Each student has to do the case study in the field of advertising. The outside expert will evaluate the report.

 

Each student will have to undergo a case study in consultation with the faculty for deciding the thrust area. Students will have to submit three typed copies of the report of the case study before the commencement of the third semester examination.

 

 

 


SPECIAL PAPER-III (Public Relations)

 

Case Study in Public Relations

 

 

ADPR-626 Max.Marks 100

Pass Marks 40

Time : 3 hours

 

 

 

Each student has to do the case study in the field of Public Relations. The outside expert will evaluate the report.

 

Each student will have to undergo a case study in consultation with the faculty for deciding the thrust area. Students will have to submit three typed copies of the report of the case study before the commencement of the third semester examination.

 

 

 

 


FOURTH SEMESTER

 

 

 

Paper Code Nomenclature Theory Practical Int. Ass. Total

 

ADPR-631 Social Marketing & 80 - 20 100

Development Comm.

ADPR-632 Business Comm. 80 - 20 100

ADPR-633 Special Paper-IV 50 30 20 100

ADPR-634 Special Paper-V 50 30 20 100

ADPR-635 Comprehensive Viva 100 100

ADPR-636 Dissertation 100 100

 

 

 


SOCIAL MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

 

ADPR-631 Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

 

A) Principles of Social Marketing

 

Introduction to social marketing

Designing Social Products

Distributing Social Packages

Pricing considerations in social marketing and managing the cost of adoption

 

B) Strategies of Social Marketing

 

Role of social marketing in changing public behavior

Social marketing environment

Identifying the target market

Role of Research

Organizing & Implementing social programme

Managing service delivery

Monitoring and evaluating social marketing programmes

 

C) Development Communication

 

Development concept & meaning

Development, Social Change, Modernization

Westernization and Sanskritisation,

Theories of development : Social Theory, Political Theory, Economical Theory.

Models of development : Western, Eastern, Gandhism & Schumacher's

Sustainability in Development

Religion and Development

Human Right and Development

Characteristic features of developing societies

Indices of development

Human development reports(UNESCO)

D) Role

 

Role of Govt. public sector companies, NGO's national and international bodies in development.

Sponsored development programmes (state govt., central govt. and world bodies)

IRDP,ERRP,TDP,ANTODOYO, and DPEP, review of various extension programmes.

 

 

 

 

E) Role of different media in the process of development

 

Indian experience of development communication

Etowah project, Nilokheri Project, Chhatera experiment of HT, IBVE of Udaya vani, SITE,KHEDA TV experiment, community newspaper.

 

F) Major social issues in development

 

Family Planning

Women and Child Development

Literacy

Rural Problems

Urban Problems

Environment

Population

Poverty

Unemployment

Human Rights

 

G) Planning and Documentation

 

Planning for developmental projects covering the basic steps involved in plans/project information, planning, survey, plan administration management, coordination and evaluation thereof.

Documentation & official communication

Setting up of an NGO

Rules & regulations pertaining to setting up of an NGO

Funding agencies procedures and rules

To get funds from foreign and Indian funding agencies

 

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 


Administrative and Business Communication

 

ADPR-632 Max.Marks 80

Pass Marks 32

Time : 3 hours

A) Business Communication

Principles of Business Communication

Non-Verbal communications in Business

Listening and Fast reading

Presentation Structure, Strategy and delivery

Meeting, Introduction, Negotiations

Written Communication-Letter, Minutes, Memo, Short, Long Reports

Press Releases

Handling information sources

Annual Reports, Financial Reports

Chairman's Speech

B) Government Communication

Need for Govt. Communication

Govt. Media Setup (Ministry of I &B)

Basic Principles of Govt. Publicity

Operation of Govt. Publicity

Publicity Campaigns for Plans, Projects and Programmes

Govt. Image Building, Lobbying

Information services of State Govt. and Public Sectors

Advertising and Publicity policy of Govt. of India

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

Special Paper-IV (Advertising)

(Theory)

Tools & Techniques of Communication

 

ADPR-633 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) Advertising Techniques : Print Production

Fundamentals of Writing, Structure & Content of Writing, Writing for an advertisement.

Elements of Writing, Copy Writing

Elements of Design, Principles of Design, Types Faces, Layout

Colour Scheme

B) Audio Visual Tools

Video as an audio-Visual Tool for advertising

Kinds of ads

Stages of production

Script writing

C) Advertising Visuals Tools

Camera as a advertising tool

Photo Communication

Uses of photo in ads

Photo ads, Photo features, Photo in Print, Photos in TV

Copy-Writing, Writing for Radio & TV

Brouchers, Pamphlets, Booklets, Banners, Packaging etc.

D) Audio & Video Production

Using camera, exposure, handling camera, picture making basics, composing picture, Practical lightening

Audio techniques, supporting the nuke, controlling dynamics, organizing, background editing

Production techniques, Shooting people, Shooting, Techniques and discussions, Intermixing techniques, Shooting demonstration

Development of PR, Present Status and Future, PR in India

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

Special Paper-IV (Advertising)

(Practical)

Tools & Techniques of Communication

 

ADPR-633 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Tools & Techniques of Communication.
Special Paper-IV (Public Relations)

(Theory)

Tools & Techniques of Communication

 

ADPR-633 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

A) PR Tools : Audio Visual Tools

Video as an audio-visual tool of PR

Documentary : Stages of Production, How to produce documentary

Script writing for : Newspapers, Radio, TV, Documentary, Video Clipping

Films as a tool of PR, Script writing, News reader script, impact of films

B) PR Visual tools

Camera as a PR tool, Photo Communication, Uses of Photo in PR

News Photo, Photo features, Photo in Print, TV

Caption Writing, Writing for the house journal

Designing for house journal, Printing & production of HJ, Brouchers, Pamphlets, Booklets

C) Exhibition, Traditional and Extension Media

Exhibition, its types, Planning an exhibition, Developing theme, Story writing

Display techniques, Captions, type selection

Traditional Media, Its meaning, types, advantages & Role

Folk Theatre, Folk dances, folk sayings, Folk legends/lures, Symbols/Motifs/Designs

Traditional media in electronic media, Ramlila, Raslila, etc., Outdoor media

Hoarding/Site traffic measurement, Poster, Transportation Media, Neon signs, Direct mail

D) Other tools of PR

5.    Speeches for different occasions, Professional interviews, Conferences, Business Letter, Types of Business letter, Writing techniques & Guidelines & letter writing, application and related correspondence.

F) Media Relations

Building and maintaining coordinal relationships with the media, organizing press conferences, press briefings, visits & interviews, periodical get-together, Accountability, Social Audit.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

Special Paper-IV (Public Relations)

(Practical)

Tools & Techniques of Communication

 

ADPR-633 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Tools & Techniques of Communication.

 

Special Paper-V (Advertising)

(Theory)

Web Advertising

 

ADPR-634 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

A) History of Web sites, History of Web browsers viz., Netscape navigator, Microsoft's Internet explorer, Endure Pro etc., Concept and definition of websites, Web portal and search engines, categories of website. Usage of Plug-ins, active control, Script, Appleys and server pages.

 

B) Definition and concept of corporate websites, History of corporate websites. Types of corporate websites. Objectives of corporate websites, Technological aspects of corporate websites. Vanity publishing. Audiences and accessibility of the corporate websites, Identifying and audiences. Creating site accessible. Usage of multiple languages. Inserting feedback forms, Images, Animation.

 

C) Internet as advertising medium comparisons with other media.

Types of on-line advertising, Web advertisements, Classified advertisements

Banner, E-mail advertising, E-mail news letters, Promoting a website

On-line stories, Web brands, Creative community on-line.

 

D) Introduction of Internet, Internet IP address, Domain names, E-mail address,

Service provided by Internet WWW etc. components of Internet, Web browser.

History of advertising on Internet, Elements of Web advertising, Tools for measuring

Effectiveness of advertising on the Internet. Types of advertising on the Internet.

 

E) Concept of banner advertising, Importance of banner advertising, Creating interactivity in banners. Using forms for FAQ's and FAB's. Role of CTR's in banner. Advertising Push broadcasting, History of push broadcasting. Direct & Indirect advertising. Relation of web advertising with marketing of using CRTC's and CPT'S.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

Special Paper-V (Advertising)

(Practical)

Web Advertising

 

ADPR-634 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of Web Advertising.
Special Paper-V (Public Relations)

(Theory)

E- Public Relations

 

ADPR-634 Max.Marks 50

Pass Marks 20

Time : 3 hours

 

A) Concept and definition of e-PR, Perspective of PR, Categories of e-PR, Offline e-PR, Action e-PR, e-concept and definition of interactive e-PR.

 

B) Internal e-PR, Publication of House Journal on NET, e-PR strategies, Factoring e-PR, Types of audiences. Significance of e-PR over advertising. Concepts and definition of action e-PR, Elements of e-PR

 

C) Concept of e-PR activity, Application of e-PR in industrial and organized sector. Process of making e-PR interactive. Adding FAQ and QAB's to the website. Concepts and definitions of e-PR research, Research Tools, Search engines like YAHOO, Googie, Alta, Vista, Mamma etc.

 

D) Introduction on Internet, Internet IP address, Domain names, e-mail address, Service provided by Internet WWW etc. components of Internet, Web browser. History of advertising on Internet, Elements of Web advt. tools for measuring effectiveness of advertising on the internet. Types of advertising on the Internet.

 

E) Concept of Banner advertising, Importance of banner advertising. Creating interactivity in banners. Using forms for FAQ's and FAB'S role of CTR's in banner. Advertising push broadcasting, History of Push broadcasting. Direct & indirect advertising. Relation of web advertising with marketing of using CRTC's and CPM's.

 

Note : There will be 8 questions out of which five will have to be answered. All questions will carry equal marks. The students shall have the option to write their answers both in English and Hindi in the theory examinations, assignments and practical.

 

Special Paper-V (Public Relations)

(Practical)

E- Public Relations

 

ADPR-634 Max.Marks 30

Pass Marks 12

 

Practical examination will be taken out of the syllabus of the theory paper of E-Public Relations.
COMPREHENSIVE VIVA

 

 

ADPR-635 Max.Marks 100

Pass Marks 40

 

Each student will be examined in detail by a panel of experts about his/her total understanding & knowledge skills about the subjects studied during the entire course.

 

 

 

 

DISSERTATION

 

ADPR-636 Max.Marks 100

Pass Marks 40

 

 

Each student will select in consultation with the faculty, in the beginning of the third semester a topic of research. The student should conduct independent study under the supervision of a guide assigned to the student. It is essential in this study the student employs appropriate research methodologies and generate some new information.

 

Each student will have to submit three typed copies of the research report one week before the commencement of the fourth semester examination.