DG2S64 - Creative Process 2 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG2S64
Module Title: Creative Process 2
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Fashion, Marketing and Photography
Faculty Sub Group: Marketing
Module Leader: Molly Owens, Lee Thomas
Module Team: Steven Wright, Hollie James, Philip Harfield
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake: 2024
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

  • Have an advanced understanding of the role of creativity and the different modes of thinking that are involved from initial briefing through to advertising production.
  • Build on a range of research gathering and analysis, incorporating strategic objectives on behalf of a brand/organisation.
  • Explore innovative approaches to creativity and idea generation techniques in relation to meeting a creative brief.
  • Develop confident and concise communication techniques to clearly articulate creative process and solutions.
  • Confidently use technology and media to communicate ideas to a defined audience.

Content Summary

This module builds on your awareness and understanding of the creative process as you move into the second year. Additional techniques for idea generation will be introduced, and the emphasis will move from the ‘process’ of exploration in Creative Process 1, to outcome and application in this module.

You will continue to build your skills in research gathering and analysis, as well as your ability to evaluate your creative solutions against a variety of criteria set out in creative brief. This further exploration of the creative process will enhance your experience on the remainder of the programme, not only in terms of your originality and ability to generate ideas, but also in your ability to successfully meet a brief for specific audiences.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Project supervision 15
Supervised time in studio/workshop 15
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Groupwork 6
Problem / challenge based learning 6
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate creative problem solving through the application of creative process to a defined brief.
LO2 Communicate developed concepts which creatively respond to a defined brief

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Gather evidence of research and analysis, show development of ideas and creative strategy and solutions. Produce appropriate creative outcomes in response to set project brief(s) in order to clearly communicate the values of a brand to appropriate target audiences. 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)

Reading List

Belch, G.E. & Belch, M.A. (2014). Advertising & Promotion: An Integrated Marketing Communications Perspective. New York: Mcgraw-Hill.

Berry and Sinisatu (2015). The Best of Global Digital Marketing: The Storybook 2. Best Marketing International.

Chaffey, D. & Ellis-Chadwick, F. (2019). Digital Marketing. Pearson.

Dodson (2016). The Art of Digital Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Creating Strategic, Targeted, and Measurable Online Campaigns. Wiley.

Fill and Turnbull (2016). Marketing Communications: discovery, creation and conversations. Pearson.

Kelley, T., and Kelley, David. (2015).?Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within us All. New York: William Collins.

Neumeier (2006) ZAG: The #1 Strategy of High-Performance Brands: The Number One Strategy of High-performance Brands, New Riders.

Rawthorn, A. (2018). Design as Attitude

Roger, M. (2013). The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press. ATRiuM Library Main Shelves 658.4063 MAR

Rowles (2017) Mobile Marketing: How Mobile Technology is Revolutionizing Marketing, Communications and Advertising, Kogan Page.