Digital Social Media marketing content creation advertisement management sales strategy syllabus
Digital Social Media Marketing School Online
- Duration: 24 classes + 108 lab hours – 180 total session hours
- Format: Interactive workshops, hands-on studio sessions, collaborative projects, guest lectures, portfolio reviews.
- Courses: 4 core courses, 6 classes each
- Start Date: May 14th
- End Date: August 13th
- Time: 9 am – 12 pm | Mon + Wed
- Course Description: Develop essential skills in visual design, graphic design, photography, and videography.
- Classes:
- Class 1: Visual Communication Fundamentals: Exploring the principles of design, composition, and color theory.
- Project: Create a mood board and style guide for a brand or campaign.
- Class 2: Graphic Design Essentials: Mastering Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for visual content creation.
- Project: Design a logo, poster, and social media graphics for a fictional client.
- Class 3: Photography Fundamentals: Capturing compelling images with DSLR cameras and mobile devices.
- Project: Plan and execute a photo shoot, showcasing different composition and lighting techniques.
- Class 4: Video Production Basics: Shooting and editing engaging videos with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Project: Create a short promotional video or documentary, incorporating interviews and b-roll footage.
- Class 5: Content Strategy and Planning: Developing content calendars and strategies for different platforms.
- Project: Create a content strategy for a social media campaign or website.
- Class 6: Content Optimization and Distribution: SEO, social media marketing, and content analytics.
- Project: Optimize a blog post or video for search engines and social media platforms.
- Class 1: Visual Communication Fundamentals: Exploring the principles of design, composition, and color theory.
- Course Description: Learn how to build and manage strong relationships with your audience on social media.
Classes:
Class 7: Foundations of Social CRM: Understanding Customer-Centric Strategies.
Project: Develop a customer persona for a chosen brand and outline their social media journey and needs.
Class 8: Building and Engaging Your Social Media Community.
- Project: Create a social media community engagement plan for a brand, including strategies for content, interaction, and community growth.
Class 9: Social Listening and Sentiment Analysis for CRM.
- Project: Conduct a social listening exercise for a brand and analyze the sentiment and key themes emerging from the data.
Class 10: CRM Tools and Technology for Social Media.
- Project: Research and compare different social CRM tools, recommending the best option for a specific business based on its needs and goals.
Class 11: Personalization and Customer Experience in Social Media CRM.
- Project: Design a personalized customer journey map for a specific product or service on social media, focusing on key touchpoints and tailored interactions.
Class 12: Measuring and Optimizing Social CRM Performance.
- Project: Develop a social CRM performance measurement framework with relevant KPIs and reporting metrics for a chosen brand.
Course Description: Explore the world of social media advertising and learn how to create and manage effective campaigns.
Classes:
Class 7: Introduction to Social Media Advertising: The Paid Social Landscape.
- Project: Choose a brand and a specific marketing objective. Identify and justify the most suitable social media platform(s) for their advertising campaign based on audience and goals.
Class 8: Targeting and Audience Segmentation for Social Ads.
- Project: For the brand chosen in Class 7, define three distinct target audience segments for a specific product or service, outlining their characteristics, online behavior, and platform preferences.
Class 9: Creating Compelling Social Media Ad Creatives and Content.
- Project: Develop ad creatives (image and text copy) for a specific social media platform and target audience segment, aligning with a defined marketing objective. Justify your creative choices based on platform best practices and audience insights.
Class 10: Social Media Advertising Campaign Planning and Budgeting.
- Project: Create a basic social media advertising campaign plan for a product launch, including campaign objectives, target audience, platform selection, budget allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Class 11: Monitoring, Analyzing, and Optimizing Social Ad Performance.
- Project: Analyze a provided sample social media advertising campaign performance report. Identify key insights, suggest optimization strategies based on the data, and recommend adjustments for future campaigns.
Class 12: Advanced Social Media Advertising Techniques and Future Trends.
- Project: Research and present a report on an emerging trend or advanced technique in social media advertising, analyzing its potential impact and application for businesses.
- Course Description: Develop professional skills in portfolio development, branding, and career planning.
- Classes:
- Class 19: Building Your Digital Media Portfolio: Showcasing your skills and projects effectively.
- Project: Develop a professional online portfolio website.
- Class 20: Personal Branding and Online Presence: Creating a strong online presence and building your professional network.
- Project: Develop a personal branding strategy and optimize your social media profiles.
- Class 21: Freelancing and Entrepreneurship in Digital Media: Building a successful freelance career or starting your own business.
- Project: Develop a business plan or freelance proposal for a digital media project.
- Class 22: The Business of Digital Media: Understanding copyright, licensing, and legal considerations.
- Project: Research and present on copyright laws and licensing options for digital media content.
- Class 23: Career Paths in Digital Media: Exploring different career options and industry trends.
- Project: Attend a networking event or conduct informational interviews with digital media professionals.
- Class 24: The Future of Digital Media: Analyzing emerging trends and preparing for the future of the industry.
- Project: Group discussion and presentation on the future of digital media and its impact on society.
- Class 19: Building Your Digital Media Portfolio: Showcasing your skills and projects effectively.
Key Outcomes:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital media tools and techniques.
- Develop strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Build a professional portfolio and online presence.
- Explore career paths and opportunities in the digital media industry.
- Be prepared to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of digital media.
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