Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Current Industry Analysis
  • Unit Code

    CMM3116
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines the international marketing communications industry as a business by focusing on actual campaigns, developments, and trends. The emphasis is on international advertising but the content is not limited to this area and the broader spread of communications as used by marketers is considered. Cultural implications of international messages are examined as a major determinant of decision-making within the industry. Media developments, audience trends, and industry regulations are also examined through the analysis of actual contemporary cases as they are reported.

Prerequisite Rule

(Must have course WAM equal to or greater than 70 AND Students must pass 1 unit from ADV3112)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM3109

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique the economic influence on decision-making in the international marketing communications industry.
  2. Describe the marketing communications industry with reference to a country, individuals, organisations, and campaigns.
  3. Discuss conceptual aspects of international advertising with reference to examples of the practical application of these concepts.
  4. Discuss key issues affecting the future direction of international marketing communications.
  5. Evaluate the different roles and career opportunities within the industry.

Unit Content

  1. Key issues influencing the direction and development of the international marketing communications industry will be researched and addressed.
  2. Specific international campaigns, media developments, and regulatory issues will be researched and critiqued.
  3. The implications of culture on international marketing communications will be analysed.
  4. The nature of the contemporary international environment for marketing communications including consumer audience trends and client organization objectives will be analysed.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars/Workshops Study Tour Research and report writing

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationSeminar participation20%
ProjectStudy Tour & Research Report40%
PresentationProject conclusion40%

Text References

  • Anholt, S. (2000). Another one bites the grass: Making sense of international advertising. USA: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Arnold, D. (2004). The mirage of global markets. USA: Prentice Hall.
  • Mooij, M., & Hofstede, G. (2005). Global marketing & advertising. (2nd ed.). USA: Sage Publications.
  • Aitchison, J. (2002). How Asia advertises. USA: John Wiley & Sons.

Journal References

  • Journal of Advertising Research
  • Journal of Advertising
  • Journal of Marketing
  • International Journal of Advertising

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Current Industry Analysis
  • Unit Code

    CMM3116
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit examines the international marketing communications industry as a business by focusing on actual campaigns, developments, and trends. The emphasis is on international advertising but the content is not limited to this area and the broader spread of communications as used by marketers is considered. Cultural implications of international messages are examined as a major determinant of decision-making within the industry. Media developments, audience trends, and industry regulations are also examined through the analysis of actual contemporary cases as they are reported.

Prerequisite Rule

(Must have course WAM equal to or greater than 70 AND Students must pass 1 unit from ADV3112)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM3109

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique the economic influence on decision-making in the international marketing communications industry.
  2. Describe the marketing communications industry with reference to a country, individuals, organisations, and campaigns.
  3. Discuss conceptual aspects of international advertising with reference to examples of the practical application of these concepts.
  4. Discuss key issues affecting the future direction of international marketing communications.
  5. Evaluate the different roles and career opportunities within the industry.

Unit Content

  1. Key issues influencing the direction and development of the international marketing communications industry will be researched and addressed.
  2. Specific international campaigns, media developments, and regulatory issues will be researched and critiqued.
  3. The implications of culture on international marketing communications will be analysed.
  4. The nature of the contemporary international environment for marketing communications including consumer audience trends and client organization objectives will be analysed.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars/Workshops Study Tour Research and report writing

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationSeminar participation20%
ProjectStudy Tour & Research Report40%
PresentationProject conclusion40%

Text References

  • Anholt, S. (2000). Another one bites the grass: Making sense of international advertising. USA: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Arnold, D. (2004). The mirage of global markets. USA: Prentice Hall.
  • Mooij, M., & Hofstede, G. (2005). Global marketing & advertising. (2nd ed.). USA: Sage Publications.
  • Aitchison, J. (2002). How Asia advertises. USA: John Wiley & Sons.

Journal References

  • Journal of Advertising Research
  • Journal of Advertising
  • Journal of Marketing
  • International Journal of Advertising

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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