TOUR07035 2022 Events Project Management
This subject will demonstrate critical appreciation of event planning and management practically being able to apply this within the industry setting.
The students taking this module get an opportunity to showcase their event management skills and gain credit for practically delivering an event over the duration of the semester.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate an awareness of applying event management in real life situations and develop a critical appreciation of applying event design and planning
Display practical knowledge of systems and processes of event management and monitoring
Interpret key concepts and applications of successful marketing while being able to analyse, interpret, monitor and recommend practical actions for the successful financial management of events
Assess innovations, trends and future development associated with practical event management
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This is 100% CA practical subject.
Students are placed in groups X4/5 & work on the design, implementation & delivery of an event over the semester.
The process is guided through mentoring from the lecturer & in some cases a client for the event who may be an organisation/professional event manager.
Students can also set up their own event.
Events can be virtual/ face to face or hybrid in nature
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous Assessment 100%
The subject is a practical application of the previous semester.
- Design
- The planning Process
- Implementation
- Evaluation 50%
Presentation 20%
Case study report write up 30%
Students will carry out a series of deliverables to gain marks within this subject.
Repeat Assessments
Student must shadow/volunteer at an event over the summer & write up a case study of the event design, implementation, delivery & post event analysis
Proof of attendance at the event must be submitted via ticket/ photographs/ letter from the event manager
Indicative Syllabus
•1. The Events Business
- Apply an overview of events management pertaining to real life event (1,2)
- Distinguish between typologies and characteristics of practical events(1,2,3)
- Demonstrate size and scope of the practical event (1,2,3,4)
- Inspect the structure of demand determinant for the event project(1,2,3)
- Examine the event project within an Irish context (1,2,3)
- Interpret the structure of the event project within the public, private and voluntary sectors (1, 2, and 3)
- Examine the third sector, committees and individuals who may be interested in collaboration on project (1, 2, and 3)
- Demonstrate legalities and insurance pertaining to the event project management (3)
2. The event planning process
- Analyse the feasibility of the event project (1,2,3)
- Demonstrate the planning process for events- critical path analysis and Gantt charts (3)
- Inspect attendee management for the event project (3)
- Debate demand and operational planning for the project (3)
- Examine risk and decision making for the event project (2,3)
- Implementation of the planning process(2,3,4)
- Manage the evaluation and monitoring of event as a project (3,5)
3. Logistics of event management
- Examine the preparation for the event project ( 3,4,)
- Use of logistics and support services, creating the ambience (3,4,)
- Interpret principles and applications of event systems such as ticketing and reservations( 2,3,4)
- Design operational activities and programming( 4,)
- Examine the roles of organisational manager and the team involved in the event (3,4)
- Interpret the factors influencing the number and type of staff (3,4)
- Relate risk management and emergency services ( 3,4)
- Organise monitoring and evaluation for the event project ( 3,4)
4. Marketing for the events industry
- Design marketing campaigns for a new event (3,4)
- Manage cooperative partnerships and strategic alliances (3,4)
- Examine the marketing event plan and lead timing for the project (3,4)
- Examine events and the location dynamic (3,4)
- Re launching and redesigning campaigns for existing events(3,4)
- Examine entrepreneurship and innovative marketing techniques (3,4)
5. Financial management for events
- Interpret the economics and evaluation of the event project (3,4)
- Inspect revenue and cost management for the event project (3,4)
- Examine approaches in financing the event -sponsorship and public funding applications(3,4,)
- Examine the allocation of financial resources for the event project ( 3,4,)
- Interpret I.T. Event management software and application for the event project ( 3,4)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Project PBL EVENT DESIGN | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 100 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | PBL | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Independent Learning | Online | self directed, meetings, group work, event management & planning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
14/11/2016 Events Project Management Routledge
Module Resources
Carolyn Soutar(2005)Staging Events: A practical guide Crowood press ltd
Ian Yeoman, Martin Robertson, Jane Ali-Knight, Siobhan Drummond& Una McMahon-Beatie (2004) Festival and events management,An international arts and culture perspective.Butterworth-Heinemann
Freakley,V &R(1996) Essential guide to business in the performing arts . London:Hodder
Annals of Tourism Research
International Journal of Event & Festival Management
International Journal of Event Management Research
http://www.aikenpromotions.com/
http://www.imro.ie/
http://www.aoifeonline.com/
http://grooveyard.ie/
http://www.failteireland.ie/
www.pobal.ie
http://www.artscouncil.ie/home/
http://fundit.ie
Bowdin. G, Allen. J, O'Toole. W, Harris. R & Mc Donnell. (2006) Events Management ( 2nd ed) Butterworth- Heinmann. Elsevier
Boissevain, J (1992) Revitalising European Rituals London:Routledge
Drew, J (1997) The art of event/meeting planning in the US and abroad Dublin: UCD.
Hall, C (1992) Hallmark tourist events: Impacts, management, and planning .Belhaven
Allen. J, O'Toole. W, Mc Donnell. I & Harris. R (2002) Festival and Special Event Management ( 2nd ed) Wiley & Sons. Australia
Emerald.
Infotrac
Web of Science
www.aoifeonline.com
www.failteireland.ie
Library resources
Journal access
Association of Irish Festivals & Events (AOIFE) Membership
software
Internet access