Arts and Culture Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMD411

Course Name:

Brand Communication

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University / Foreign Language

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞE NAZLIHAN BEŞİKTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FATMA YONCA TUNÇ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To comprehend the nature of the brand concept and the important role of the strategic management of this concept in the survival of the businesses around competitive marketing,

To gain familiarity with the theory and applications at every stage of the process of brand application and the ability to apply / measure information about the process in which this concept is created, measured and managed.

Course Content:

Brand components, brand types, brand creation, name, symbol and slogan, brand identity and positioning, person brand concept, storytelling, brand campaigns.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the basic concepts related to brand management and brand communication in both traditional media and new media; To be able to explain basic concepts such as branding, positioning, brand identity and personality, brand equivalence, brand communication strategies.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) In the light of the basic information about brand communication, to be able to create and implement brand strategies, to identify brand needs with the right market and target audience analysis, to prepare brand identity processes, to design campaigns for different needs of the brand.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) With the pre-acceptance that brands are also living and transforming assets, to build brand personalities with an understanding that is beneficial to the society and sensitive to social problems, to carry out studies on social responsibility awareness.
Learning Competence
1) In the strategies and campaigns developed for brand communication, to benefit from different areas of communication discipline, to develop and manage brand communication with a multidisciplinary approach. Define and use common social sciences and communication terminology and concepts used in brand management.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to follow scientific literature in the field of brand communication and contribute to this literature, to develop awareness on the necessity of lifelong learning and professional ethical responsibility.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to conduct an independent research on brand communication or management, to defend these research findings in seminars and conferences. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of developing a brand communication strategy within the framework of a project.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Brand and brand management.
2)	Consumer-based brand presence
3)	Brand positioning and values.
4)	Selection of brand elements for the establishment of brand assets.
5)	Designing marketing programs for the establishment of brand assets.
6)	Integrated marketing communication for establishing brand presence.
7)	Benefiting from the secondary brand information for establishing brand presence.
8)	Midterm Exam.
9)	Measurement and interpretation of brand performance.
10)	Design and implementation of marking strategies.
11)	Naming of new products entering the market and brand expansion.
12)	Time management of the brand.
13)	Management within the geographical boundaries and market segments of the brand.
14)	An overview of the course.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	- Kahraman, Murat. Sosyal Medya 101 2.0, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2013 - Stratten, Scott. Sosyal Medyada Yapılan Müthiş İşler / Vasat İşler, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2012
References:	- Kahraman, Murat. Sosyal Medya 101 2.0, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2013 - Stratten, Scott. Sosyal Medyada Yapılan Müthiş İşler / Vasat İşler, İstanbul; Mediacat Yayıncılık, 2012

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) 1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.
2) 1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.
3) 1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.
4) To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.
5) To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.
6) - Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.
7) - To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.
8) Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.	2
2)	1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.	4
3)	1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.	4
4)	To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.	3
5)	To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.	3
6)	- Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.	2
7)	- To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.	3
8)	Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	16	96
Final	1	3
Total Workload		144