Adv Dip in Special Event Planning & Design
If you have enjoy all aspects of events from the styling and design to the planning and execution then this is the perfect course as it covers all the units offered in other courses in one big course. Upon completion you will be a Certified Master Special Event Planner and Designer.
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Price: £795
Format: E Learning
Course Code: ADVSPEPLEV4
Award: Level 4 Diploma
Study Time: 450 Hours
Requirements: No Entry Requirements
The Advanced Diploma course combines the units from the Diploma in Wedding and Event Planning and also the Cert in Event Design. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Business
- Work as an Event Designer
- Work for a Bridal Consultancy
- Work for a Special Events Company
- Work within a Wedding Venue, Convention Centre, Conference Venue or Hotel
When you enrol you will receive instant access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.
THE COURSE DETAILS
From when a client first approaches you to help them create, plan and design a first class event, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner and Designer within the events industry. You will also have the option to work with our event design software as part of your course materials to help you bring the design of events alive.
Your course will include 40 assignments, 17 of which are based on corporate event briefs, 10 on event design, 8 wedding planning briefs and 5 business related assignments that will help you to launch and market a new business . These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding or event. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client and the assignments you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation.
Your first set of assignments will relate to the Product Launch of a perfume and to further develop your skills and knowledge you will also be assigned an ongoing Event Design assignment which will be based on a sales conference with the theme of 'Diamond's are a Girls Best Friend'. Finally you will work with a wedding client before putting together your new company. Your mission should you choose to accept it will be to interpret, brainstorm, create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation.
These indepth assignments will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in any area of the Events Industry.
Course Details
- The World of Events
- Think Like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Producing a Themed Event
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music & Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & the first Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel & Accommodation
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- The World of Event Design
- The Principles of Event Design
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Design & Decor Techniques
- Decorative Elements
- Fabric Decor
- Special Effects
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Designing with Software
- Presenting Your Design
- Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- Location & Ceremony
- Flowers and Decorations
- Transport
- Photographer & Videographer
- Invites & Gifts
- The Big Day
- The Psychology of a Bride
- Wedding and Event Marketing 101
- Social Media and Publicity
- Starting Your Own Business
- Finance & Pricing Your Services
- Contracts and Insurance
