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Course: 2025/2026

Copywriting and Art Direction
(17126)
Master in Advertising Communication (Plan: 359 - Estudio: 326)
EPH


Coordinating teacher: LADO COUSTE, NORA RITA

Department assigned to the subject: Institute for the Development of Enterprises and Markets (INDEM)

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
None
Objectives
1. To convey knowledge of writing techniques applied to the advertising profession. 2. To understand the contributions of rhetoric and argumentation theory to the production of persuasive texts. 3. To provide knowledge of the main models of advertising texts. 4. To establish aesthetic and conceptual parameters in order to communicate a message to specific audiences with a defined objective.
Learning Outcomes
Description of contents: programme
1. History of Advertising Creativity and the evolution of advertising agencies. 1.1. Birth and evolution of Art Direction and copywriting. 2. Conceptualization. How Art Direction and Copywriting work as a team to reach the resolution of the brief with brilliant ideas. 3. Art Direction. 3.1 The figure of the Art Director. Historical and current references. 3.2 References of excellent campaigns from Art Direction. 3.3 Fundamental elements of Art Direction and how to make them work together: Photography, Illustration, Typography, Layout, Design, Ai tools 3.4 Art Direction applied to different advertising media: Press, outdoor media, TV, video, digital media, social media and branded content. 3.5 Art Director tools: Photoshop, Illustrator. Creating images and videos with AI: ChatGPT, MidJouney, Adobe Firefly, Kling etc.. 4. Copywriting. 4.1 The figure of the copywriter. Historical and current references. 4.2 References of excellent campaigns from Copywriting. 4.3 How to write advertising copy for different media: Press, outdoor media, TV, video, digital media and social networks. 4.4 Copywriting tools, innovation, storytelling. Generating texts with AI: ChaptGPT
Learning activities and methodology
LEARNING ACTIVITIES Theoretical class Theoretical-practical class Group work Individual student work Exams and assessment tests TEACHING METHODOLOGY Lectures delivered by the professor with the support of digital and audiovisual media, in which the main concepts of the subject are developed and bibliographic references are provided to complement students learning. Critical reading of texts and viewing of audiovisual materials recommended by the course instructor, such as press articles, videos, advertising campaigns, reports, manuals, and/or academic papers, either for later discussion in class or to broaden and consolidate knowledge of the subject. Resolution of practical cases proposed by the professor on communication and advertising, carried out individually or in groups. Class presentations and discussions, moderated by the professor, on topics related to the content of the subject as well as on practical case studies. Preparation of assignments and reports, either individually or in groups.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 30
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 70




Basic Bibliography
  • Barry, P.. The Advertising Concept Book: Think Now, Design Later. Thames and Hudson Ltd. 2016
  • D&ad. The Copy Book: How Some of the Best Advertising Writers in the World Write Their Advertising. Taschen . 2022
  • Gary Vaynerchuk. Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World. .. 2013
  • Heath, C. and Heath, D.. Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. Random House. 2007
  • JULIUS WIEDEMANN ,. THE COPY BOOK: HOW SOME OF THE BEST ADVERTISING WRITERS IN THE WORLD WRITE THEIR ADVERTISING. TASCHEN BENEDIKT. 2012
  • Mahon, N.. Basics Advertising 02: Art Direction. AVA Publishing. 2010
  • Mariano Castellblanque. Manual del Redactor publicitario. ESIC divulgaciones. .
  • Robin, Landa . Advertising by Design: Generating and Designing Creative Ideas across Media, 3rd Edition, . Robin Landa. 2016
  • Roger Horberry & Gyles Lingwood.. Read me.. Laurence King Publishing. .
  • Russell, P. and Slingerland, S. . Game Changers: The Evolution of Advertising. Taschen. 2013
  • Steve Seller. Art Direction Explained, At Last! . .. 2009
  • Steven Brower . Inside Art Direction: Interviews and Case Studies . .. 2016
  • Sullivan, L.. Hey Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Advertising. Wiley. 2022
Additional Bibliography
  • Brower, A.. Inside Art Direction: Interviews and Case Studies. Bloomsbury. 2019
  • Campbell, A. and Dabbs, A.. Typography Pocket Essentials: The definitive practical introduction to this indispensible skill . Ilex Press. 2014
  • Ogilvy, D-. Ogilvy on Advertising. CARLTON BOOKS. 2013
  • Strunk, W.. The Elements of Style Updated . Pearson. 2013
  • Wheeler, A.. Designing Brand Identity. Wiley. 2012

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.