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Creating Events (5 cr)

Code: AL00CS90-3001

General information


Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

11.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Hospitality Management, Tourism and Event Management

Teachers

  • Hanna-Mari Karhinen

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • LLTIMATLI21S
  • LLABTO23H
  • LLTIMATLI22S

Small groups

  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

In the World of Events course, you will learn about the planning and implementation of events in a variety of ways:
-get to know the basics of event production with cultural events, fairs and live events.
-gain a basic understanding of the permitting process, event preparation, event execution and event implementation.
-deepen your understanding and knowledge of how to produce events in real events.

Competency objectives:
- student is able to plan and conceptualise an event
-student is able to conceptualise and design an event,
-student is able to productise and implement an event in practice
-student is able to produce and implement the event product and service,
-student is able to take into account the risks and opportunities of the environment in which the event takes place
-work in an event team

The course consists of a knowledge-based part in class and a part related to event management. The theoretical part will cover the processes of event authorisation, different forms of events, experiential aspects, and the different stages of planning and implementation. During the course, the student will be exposed to event production. Events can be cultural, sports, trade fairs or corporate events.

In addition to this course, students must choose the option Event Projects 5 credits.

Implementation and methods of teaching

In the World of Events course, you will learn about the planning and implementation of events in a variety of ways:
-get to know the basics of event production with cultural events, fairs and live events.
-gain a basic understanding of the permitting process, event preparation, event execution and event implementation.
-deepen your understanding and knowledge of how to produce events in real events.

Competency objectives:
- student is able to plan and conceptualise an event
-student is able to conceptualise and design an event,
-student is able to productise and implement an event in practice
-student is able to produce and implement the event product and service,
-student is able to take into account the risks and opportunities of the environment in which the event takes place
-work in an event team

The course consists of a knowledge-based part in class and a part related to event management. The theoretical part will cover the processes of event authorisation, different forms of events, experiential aspects, and the different stages of planning and implementation. During the course, the student will be exposed to event production. Events can be cultural, sports, trade fairs or corporate events.

In addition to this course, students must choose the option Event Projects 5 credits.

Timing and attendance

The theoretical part of the course is taught face-to-face. Attendance is required to participate in the events.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods of performance. Students may agree with their supervisor if they wish to carry out the event in another event project.

Learning environment

The theoretical part of the course is taught face-to-face. Attendance is required to participate in the events.

Student time use and work load

Lectures are held once a week on campus (2-4h). During the course there will be an event in which the student will be involved.

Contents

In the World of Events course, you will learn about the planning and implementation of events in a variety of ways:
-get to know the basics of event production with cultural events, fairs and live events.
-gain a basic understanding of the permitting process, event preparation, event execution and event implementation.
-deepen your understanding and knowledge of how to produce events in real events.

Competency objectives:
- student is able to plan and conceptualise an event
-student is able to conceptualise and design an event,
-student is able to productise and implement an event in practice
-student is able to produce and implement the event product and service,
-student is able to take into account the risks and opportunities of the environment in which the event takes place
-work in an event team

The course consists of a knowledge-based part in class and a part related to event management. The theoretical part will cover the processes of event authorisation, different forms of events, experiential aspects, and the different stages of planning and implementation. During the course, the student will be exposed to event production. Events can be cultural, sports, trade fairs or corporate events.

In addition to this course, students must choose the option Event Projects 5 credits.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The student does not need to know anything about how events are made. Basic information will be provided as the course progresses.

Assessment criteria

The assessment is based on student learning:
a) knowledge and information search
b) practical skills
c) responsibility and teamwork

Assessment is based on:

70% attendance at the event 30% theoretical part and assignments. The course will be based on lecturer, self- and peer-assessment.

Assessment scale

1-5