Course Description
Using principles and practices of event coordination and
administration, students will design, develop, and implement
community-based programs and/or events.
Athena Title
Program and Event Manage Prac
Non-Traditional Format
Practicum.
Corequisite
ECHD 3130
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will critique/evaluate the strengths and weakness of special events.
- Students will develop skills needed to propose, plan, execute, and evaluate special events.
- Students will supervise the utility, design, and implementation of a variety of experiential activities in multiple settings which encompass reflection, critical analysis, and synthesis.
- Students will gain practical experience by participating in event coordination and execution.
- Students will identify risks and benefits of event options/decisions.
- Students will develop teamwork skills and an appreciation of collaboration in event planning.
Topical Outline
- What is Event Management?
- History
- Career Trajectory
- Retro-Engineering
- Program and Event Theories
- Cultural Competence and Social Justice
- Leisure Education
- Environmental Education
- Experiential Education
- Program Planning and Event Coordination
- Anatomy of an Event Writing: Objectives, Program Plans, Event Checklists, Needs Assessments
- Marketing, Branding and Logos, Promotion
- Budgeting, Staffing, Supervision, Tech Riders, Crowd Control, Catering, Talent, and VIP
- Contract and Legal Issues
