This unit introduces students to the organisational and management responsibilities of developing and presenting a small special live performance event. At the completion of the unit, students should be able to explain and critique the processes involved in creating and building a live event, the technological requirements for small, medium and large scale productions, and the logistical requirements.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BHO3406

Prerequisites

BHO2006 - Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events

The prerequisite does not apply to BBUS-BSPMUS Music Industry and BBNS-BMAMUS Music Industry students.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Creatively apply the principles of event management for small, medium, and large-scale events, elucidating the anticipation, identification and solving of problems and challenges;  
  2. Substantiate the capability to create and plan a special event by justifying key decision-making with reference to analysis and evaluation of relevant information;  
  3. Successfully manage a special event exemplifying negotiations within and between local and/or global communities and considered balancing of the individual and public good;  
  4. Analyse the necessary logistics, and related operational issues likely to influence the success of a special event; and  
  5. Evaluate a special event justifying the evaluation methods selected and substantiating the conclusions and/or recommendations drawn.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Assignment Assignment 25%
Project Event Plan 25%
Other Event Implementation Assessment 20%
Report Event Report 30%

Required reading

Establishing a small music, entertainment or arts business
O'Hara B., Beard M., & Simpson, S., (2009)
Rosebery, NSW

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You can choose to study this unit as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to structure your course to include this unit.

Course Study as part of
Bachelor of Business Event Management - Major
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Event Management - Major
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business Event Management - Major
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business Event Management - Major
Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business Event Management - Major

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