AAS Advertising
and Promotions
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AAS Advertising
and Promotions
This degree is particularly suited to anyone with a great imagination, who is passionate, persuasive and creative. It is appropriate for recent secondary school graduates who wish to pursue a career in creative advertising, as well as persons who are already employed in the industry, but who have no formal training and are keen on improving their skills. This would equip students for entry level and paraprofessional positions in the advertising industry.
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C.
*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the degree programme.
COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| ADVT 230 | Principles of Advertising | 3 | BUSI 203 | Leadership and Ethics OR | 3 |
| ADVT 240 | Copywriting | 3 | SCIE 121 | Foundations of Natural Sciences OR | |
| ADVT 241 | Digital Photography and Animation for Advertising | 3 | HIST 210 | History of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| ADVT 320 | Media Buying and Planning | 3 | CLTR 120 | Introduction to the Culture of Trinidad and Tobago OR | 1 |
| ADVT 244/ | Advertising and Promotions Internship OR | 3 | MUSC 120 | Survey of Music History OR | |
| ADVT 255 | Advertising and Promotions Practicum (AAS only) | 3 | ARTS 120 | Survey of Art History | |
| MKTG 290 | Digital Marketing | 3 | ENTP 210 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GRDE 124 | Visual Thinking and Advertising Concepts | 3 | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| GRDE 129 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| PUBR 139 | Introduction to Strategic Public Relations | 3 | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals of Research Skills | 3 |
| PUBR 221 | Image, Etiquette and Protocol | 2 | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| PSYC 103/ | Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity OR | 3 | |||
| SOCI 102 | Introduction to the Study of Society | ||||
| FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 | |||
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 29 | Total Core Curriculum Courses | 25 | ||
| SUPPORT COURSES | |||||
| FILM 140 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 | |||
| MGMT 200 | Events Management | 3 | |||
| MKTG 205 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| MKTG 305 | Fundamentals of Selling | 3 | |||
| Total Support Course Credits | 12 | ||||
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the AAS degree in Advertising and Promotions, students must successfully complete 66 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Required courses in the major area of study | 29 credits |
| Core Curriculum Courses | 25 credits |
| Support Courses | 12 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 66 credits |
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