Schedule independent study
| Meeting | Topic | Assignment | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/31 | Welcome Teamwork, Events 101 | Complete quizzes for each topic on blackboard | Learn event management terminology and leadership styles |
| 1 2/07 | Communication | Communication docs Contact sheet Venue information sheet Template for production meeting agenda | Develop planning system to be used to post all created content for the semester. |
| 2 2/14 | Marketing | Look at the Mission statement of Theatreworks. Create an event description, event objectives, target audience, value proposition, elevator pitch and timeline and sponsor list for the event. | Create a document that contains the contents of the discussion. 7-8 pages |
| 3 2/21 | Safety create PSMS document for event venue | Process Safety Management system. Create RAMP and Dim-Ice charts. Determine where the location management system needs improvement. Propose planned updates and use for the assigned event | Use existing maps to create a RAMP and DIM-ICE System documents. 4 pages |
| 5 2/28 | Deep dive into event preplanning | Create GANT and PERT for assigned event. Create WBS (1 day for each slot) | Develop a deeper understanding of the planning, staffing and execution of the assigned event |
| 6 3/06 | Estimating | Spreadsheet discussion. Creation of a spread sheet for estimate. Discuss the transition from estimate to budget | Estimate to a budget assignment. 1 excel spreadsheet |
| 3/07-5/07 | meet with professor | meet 4 times outside of class | answer questions prepare for tech and run |
| 7 5/08 | Present findings of compare contrast paper | Compare contrast paper and presentation | Student will write a compare/contrast essay. They will compare live event planning outcomes to live event experience. 2 citations required |
