This event planning course focuses on providing students the basic knowledge and skills of event planning. Sponsorship, fundraising, marketing, promotions, licensing/branding, ticket operations, and staff & risk management that support event production are areas this course will cover. Through guest speakers, readings, class discussions, and attending a real event, students will gain a thorough understanding of the event planning process. Students will work in teams to plan aspects of upcoming events, communicate with partners/sponsors, understand the logistics, and problem solve foreseen concerns/situations. Students taking the class must be present for the event on the date agreed upon. This is a chance for participants to work as a team and build their resumes with real-life application.