| Code: | GT212 | Acronym: | AGE |
| Teaching Area: | Tourism |
| Acronym | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTSPGT | Aviso n.º 4757/2023 | 2º | 6 | 45 | 160 |
Teaching - Hours
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Descriptive summary of course unit
This curricular unit aims to provide students with knowledge and technical skills that contribute to the practice of professional activities related to animation and event management.
Objectives and expected learning outcomes
1. Acquire knowledge in the area of tourist animation and its framework in the field of leisure and tourism;
2. Recognize the potential of tourist animation for the valorization of tourist destinations and products and events;
3. Stimulate the creative potential of the students in practical contexts of animation;
4. Identify, analyze and evaluate the event market;
5. Understand the importance of strategic marketing and event planning;
6. Master the various phases of event organization;
Skills to be developed
It is intended that students develop the following competences:
- Apply concepts and techniques of Event Management in an integrated and practical way;
- Propose valid inputs in the Event Companies Management processes at a strategic, tactical and operational level;
- Recognize, interpret and solve basic problems of organization, direction and control;
- Recognize and identify as tools and work processes in Event Production and Organization;
- Understand the importance and economic impact of the product "Meetings industry";
- Know how to work in a team;
1. Events and Tourism
1.1 Historical link
1.2 Interactivity and Correlation
2. Recreation
2.1.Concept
2.2. Tourist recreation
2.2.1.Functions of the recreation
2.2.2. Objectives of the recreation
2.2.3. Advantages of using recreation
2.2.4. Legal framework (references)
2.2.5. Activities, services and facilities of recreation
2.2.6. Tourist entertainer
3. Meetings Industry
3.1 Trends
3.2 Statistics and Associated Organizations
3.3 Economic impact on destinations
3.4 Case Study
4. Type and Classification of Events
4.1 Cultural Events
4.2 Sports Events
4.3 Other types of events
5. Internal and external stakeholders;
5.1 Suppliers
5.2 Customers
5.3 Employees
5.4 Competitors
5.5 Others
6. Event Plans
6.1 Implementation Process
6.2 Planning
6.3 Protocol
6.4 Other concepts
7. Management and Organization
7.1 The choice of Destination and Location
7.2 Operational Plans
7.3 Administrative and Financial Aspects to be considered
7.4 Management of Spaces
7.5 Sponsorships
8. Event Marketing
9. From Briefing to Event Production
The proposed program allows students to gain knowledge and develop the competencies foreseen in the objectives, as follows:
- Theme 1 and 2 respond to objectives 1, 2 and 3 as they address the essential contents for understanding the relationship between tourism, leisure and tourism.
- Theme 3 meets objectives number 4 and 5, which allows a knowledge of the industry of events and associated planning needs.
- Theme 6, 7, 8 and 9 allow you to respond to goal 6 to master the various phases of event organization.
| Kolb, Bonita M.;Event Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Routledge, 2021. ISBN: 9780367649920 |
| Tribe, J.;The economics of recreation, leisure and tourism, Routledge, 2020 |
| Dowson, R. Albert,B. & Lomax,D.;Event planning and Management: Principles, planning and practice, Kogan Page, 2013. ISBN: 9781396607125 |
| Rossman,J.& Schlatter,B.E.;Recreation Programming: Designing leisure experiences, Sports Publishing, 2012 |
| Giacaglia,M.C.;Gestão Estratégica de Eventos: teoria, prática, casos, atividades, Cengage Learning, 2022. ISBN: 9786555582215 |
The teaching methodology is based on theoretical-practical classes using various means and pedagogical methodologies.
The contents will be developed through Case Studies, Seminars, discussion of texts, analysis of scientific articles and technical visits with the objective of provoking a critical attitude on the topics addressed.
Avaliação apenas com exame final
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Conclusion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance (estimated) | Lessons | 45 | |
| Self-Study | Study | 112 | |
| Evaluation | Teste/Exame | 3 | |
| Total: | 160 |
2 individual written tests: 2x30%
1 Written group work, developed in 2 moments whith oral presentation: 40% (2 submissions on e-learning platform)
TOTAL: 100%
Under the General Regulation:
1. The actual presence of students in classes will registered, and if the number of absences for student exceed 30% of the total number of contact sessions scheduled for each course will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation of the regular season.
2. In written tests and evaluation elements referred is required to obtain a minimum score of 7.5 (seven point five) values.
3. If the student lacks or get a grade below 7.5 points in the tests or on the elements of assessment referred above, will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation of the regular season.
4. If the student lacks or get a grade below 7.5 points in the second written test (conducted on the same date of the written test end of the regular season) may be required registration for evaluation at the appeal time.
5. All written academic papers for assessment (reports, case studies, etc.) may be submited in the Turnitin database, available on the ISAG E-Learning platform, with a similarity rate of up to 30% acceptable.
Written exam: 100%
The methodologies considered the characteristics of the curricular unit. In spite of a theoretical nature, the use of case studies and other support materials aims to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the curricular unit, from an applied or practical point of view.