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Introduction to Copywriting (2 op)

Toteutuksen tunnus: C-10126-KE00CQ38-3009

Toteutuksen perustiedot


Ilmoittautumisaika
17.03.2025 - 13.04.2025
Ilmoittautuminen toteutukselle on päättynyt.
Ajoitus
02.05.2025 - 08.06.2025
Toteutus on käynnissä.
Opintopistemäärä
2 op
Toteutustapa
Lähi- ja etäopetus
Korkeakoulu
LAB-ammattikorkeakoulu, Verkkokampus
Opetuskielet
englanti
Paikat
0 - 5
Opintojakso
C-10126-KE00CQ38
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Aika ja paikka

Online lectures specified are held online via Zoom - 5x2 hour lectures (10h) which are also recorded. Completion of all given course assignments by deadline is expected for passing the course. Lecture attendance is not mandatory for course completion, but is highly recommended.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials found on course Moodle. Bly, Robert W. 2006. The Copywriter’s Handbook: A step-by-step Guide to Writing Copy that Sells (3rd edition) Shaw, M. 2012. Copywriting: successful writing for design, advertising and marketing. Laurence King.

Kansainvälisyys

Online via Moodle and Zoom.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5 based on the course quiz, final copy assignment, and completing weekly practice tasks according to instructions.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Student workload 2x27h = 54h.

Sisällön jaksotus

Copywriting is the act of salesmanship in writing. During this course the student is introduced to the main concepts of copywriting as a profession and the structure of the most common types of copy, such as sales letters and newspaper ads. The student also learns the characteristics of good copy and learns to produce basic copy that sells. There are online lectures, discussions, reading and analysis of successful copy, and writing tasks during this course. The student produces one piece of copy and completes a quiz testing their knowledge on copywriting for course evaluation. Course is graded based on these assignments and completing all other assignments during the course. Completing all assignments by the final course deadline is required for passing the course.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student is only able to produce basic copy. Produced copy demonstrates limited understanding of copywriting in practice and has not yet reached a sufficient standard. The student writes in basic English using simple style with several linguistic errors present and has understood some of the course contents.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student can produce functional and appealing copy. Produced copy demonstrates good understanding of copywriting in practice and has reached an adequate standard for basic sales purposes. The student writes in good English with some linguistic errors present using appropriate style and has understood the majority of course contents.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student can produce unique, varied, and creative copy. Produced copy demonstrates excellent understanding of copywriting in practice and has reached a near-professional standard. The student writes in excellent English that is easy to read and engages the reader. Appropriate style is used in writing copy and the student has completely understood the course contents.

Opetusmenetelmät

100% online course. There are reading materials, lectures, and assignments related to copywriting as well as discussions and analyzing existing copy. Teaching methods are specified by the teacher.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The course is taught at B2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEFR). This course is open for all interested students.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

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