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EVNT 1109: Event Planning 

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Department

Wedding & Event Management 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This introductory course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of event planning. Determine target markets, explore the various types of events and create compelling event concepts to improve participant experience. Produce budget and schedules, obtain appropriate licensing, permits and insurance in order to prevent potential barriers. Identify the elements involved in creating an event from venue selection, decor and menu design; vendor selection, rentals and entertainment; marketing and promotions. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

Grade 10 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies will be direct instruction, interactive and independent study (ie. lectures, group work and discussions; case studies and independent learning. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

25 

Homework, case studies 

Lab Work 

20 

Group activities and class assignments 

Portfolio 

15 

Images, work experience and other 

Project 

25 

Designs, concepts and creatives 

Other 

15 

Presentations 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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