TRVM-1327 Special Events Design

Stacey Hoyt

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

TRVM-1327-001 (18740)
LEC M 1:30pm - 4:10pm HLC HLC2 1402

Course Requirements

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Focusing on the development of creative and sustainable special events from the conceptual stage through completion. Emphasis on industry terminology, factors to consider when planning a special event, and contingency plans. Through the analysis and evaluation of various client types, design needs and expectations are explored, and appropriate event solutions are identified.

Readings

Week

Chapter(s)

Assignments/Assessments

01/26/26

Course Overview

Discussion Board Introduction

Student Information Survey

Read Chapter 1 for next class

Interview Assignment - Step One - Identify Candidates

02/02/26

Chapter 1

Introduction

Lecture- Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Quiz

Chapter 1 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 2 for next class

Interview Scheduled by next week

02/09/26

Chapter 2

Event Planning

Lecture- Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Quiz

Chapter 2 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 3 for next class

Interview Takes Place in the following week

02/16/226

Chapter 3

Design

Event Themes

Strategy

Lecture- Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Quiz

Chapter 3 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 4 for next class

Interview and Write Up Summary Due Next Week

02/23/26

Chapter 4

Leadership and Human Resources

Lecture- Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Quiz

Chapter 4 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 5 for next class

Interview Summary Due

03/02/26

Chapter 5

Finance

Lecture- Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Quiz

Chapter 5 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 6 for next class

Midterm exam review

03/09/26

Chapter 6

Vendors & Partners

Lecture- Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Quiz

Chapter 6 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 7 for next class

Midterm Exam to be taken during class time

03/16/26

SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS

03/23/26

Chapter 7

Event Marketing

Lecture- Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Quiz

Chapter 7 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 8 for next class

03/30/26

Guest Lecturer - Lauren Chumbley

04/06/26

Class Site Visit - Quest Events

4616 W Howard Ln Bldg 4
Austin, TX 78728

512.491.7368

04/13/26

Chapter 8

Risk Management

Lecture- Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Quiz

Chapter 8 Discussion Board

Read Chapter 9 for next class

Final Project Assignment Presented

04/20/26

Chapter 9

Virtual Events

Lecture - Chapter 9 (Asynchronous)

Chapter 9 Quiz

Chapter 9 Discussion Board

Read Chapters 10 & 11 for next class

Work on Final Project - Scenario Selection is Due

04/27/26

Chapters 10 & 11

Event Careers

Lecture- Chapters 10 & 11

Chapter 10 Quiz

Chapter 10 Discussion Board

Final Project Workshopping in class

Presentation Tips

Final Exam Review

05/04/26

Project

Final Exam

Draft of Final Project Due - Peer Review

Final exam to be taken during class time

05/11/26

Semester Wrap-Up

Final Class Project Presentations

Course Subjects

COURSE RATIONALE

This course has been designed to provide students with the fundamentals of starting and growing an event planning business as well as developing an understanding of the event planning process from conception to execution.