ADV 150

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Introduction to Advertising

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the practice and profession of advertising. Course material covers various functional areas of advertising and integrated brand promotion, including account planning, creative, media, research, consumer behavior, sales promotion and interactive advertising. Topics also include how advertising relates to society in cultural, social, ethical and regulatory contexts. Open to all undergraduate majors.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

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ADV 150 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
61083	Discussion/ Recitation	AB1	10:00AM -10:50AM	R	321 Gregory Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
61084	Discussion/ Recitation	AB2	11:00AM -11:50AM	R	163 Noyes Laboratory	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77246	Discussion/ Recitation	AB3	12:00PM -12:50PM	R	125 David Kinley Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77249	Discussion/ Recitation	AB4	1:00PM -1:50PM	R	209 David Kinley Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77251	Discussion/ Recitation	AB5	2:00PM -2:50PM	R	209 David Kinley Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
80231	Discussion/ Recitation	AB6	2:00PM -2:50PM	R	125 David Kinley Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77253	Discussion/ Recitation	AB7	9:00AM -9:50AM	F	156 Henry Administration Bldg	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77254	Discussion/ Recitation	AB8	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	156 Henry Administration Bldg	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
79996	Discussion/ Recitation	AB9	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	393 Bevier Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
61708	Discussion/ Recitation	ABA	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	156 Henry Administration Bldg	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
77256	Discussion/ Recitation	ABB	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	393 Bevier Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
79997	Discussion/ Recitation	ABC	12:00PM -12:50PM	F	393 Bevier Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture.
80808	Discussion/ Recitation	ABW	2:00PM -2:50PM	W	7 Weston Hall	Hall, S	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: This section is developed specifically for Business, Exploration and LEADS LLC residents exploring interests and careers in media, content creation, advertising, technology, business and entertainment industries. Students will learn about personal branding and career development. Counts toward Advertising ICT/major requirements and provides insights and strategies related to resumes, applications and interviews for jobs, internships, RSOs, and ICT. *Students must register for the Lecture (section AL1) and one Discussion section. For information about restrictions/registering for a Discussion/Lab section, please refer to the notes/Section Info on the Lecture. Restriction(s): Restricted to Business LLC, LEADS LLC, Global Crossroads, Honors LLC, Intersections, Innovation LLC, Sustainability LLC, Unit One, Weston Explorer Program, or Women in Math/Science/Engr Prg students.
61085	Lecture	AL1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MW	0027/1025 Campus Instructional Facility	Hall, S	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: A limited number of seats will continue to open throughout early registration and into August. Should the course be full when attempting to register, it is suggested that students "favorite" the course through the Course Explorer and request email notifications from the system about open seats. They often become available through the 10th day of courses. *Students must register for the lecture and one discussion section. Day1Access course materials cost $126.40. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access. Restriction(s): Not intended for Advertising major(s).
78150	Lecture-Discussion	MAJ	9:00AM -10:20AM	MW	302 Architecture Building	Meron, S	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: Section MAJ is limited to ADV first-year majors. At no time will this course open beyond these restrictions. Non-majors should register for the AL1 lecture and an open AB_ discussion section. Day1Access course materials cost $118.21. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access. Restriction(s): Restricted to Advertising major(s). Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
80935	Lecture-Discussion	MJ2	10:30AM -11:50AM	MW	302 Architecture Building	Meron, S	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course. Section Info: Section MJ2 is limited to ADV first-year majors. At no time will this course open beyond these restrictions. Non-majors should register for the AL1 lecture and an open AB_ discussion section. Day1Access course materials cost $118.21. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access. Restriction(s): Restricted to Advertising major(s). Restricted to First Time Freshman students.