Workshop: Public Relations Programmes II
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Head instructor
Lda. Mercedes PIERA - mpiera@uic.es
Office hours
Exercises and practices will be presented by computer work, except for those prepared in class.
If the student, for some reason, has difficulties for attending the classes, he/she should advise professors to look for a solution.
Attendance is compulsory.
This subject is about the practical application of criteria, style and culture of UIC Barcelona for the organization of PREMIS IMMA. Also procedures and guidance of the professors and of the academic and non-academic professionals will be respected by the student. Students working individually and in group will be rigorous, creative and knowledgeable. The final objective is the preparation and the execution of a real event: PREMIS IMMA 2019. If a student does not participate before, during and after the event, he or she will fail the subject.
This subject introduces the students in the field of Events Management and Protocol in general, and takes them to organize a practical event: PREMIS IMMA 2019.
No previous requisites are needed only being registered at the corresponding course.
Students should be able to:
-present a proposal for the creation of PREMIS IMMA, that will be taken to reality.
-learn how to be part of decision making, team-work, and participation in the workshops run by the Coordinator of PREMIS IMMA.
-defend and expose persuasively about events management.
-show his/her skills in group work.
-become familiar with documents, tools and procedures for the management of events.
-understand the relevance of security and contingencies in the events.
-distinguish between the different agents involved in a protocolary event; be capable of giving the person the proper treatment and place he/she deserves.
-apply properly the writing skills in protocol situations, according to different documents and targets
-LIVE EXPERIENCE DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS AND TEAMWORK DONE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PREMIS IMMA 2019.
-CAPACITY TO BRING TO REALITY THE ORGANIZATION OF AN ADVERTISING FESTIVAL, GUIDED BY A PROFESSIONAL.
-INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE WHEN ORGANIZING AN EVENT OR PROTOCOLARY ACTIVITY.
-EXPERIENCE FOR FUTURE TEAMWORK.
-TO BE ABLE TO APPLY THE PRACTICE DONE ON FUTURE PROJECTS.
-TP BE ABLE TO DISCOVER IF THIS FIELD LOOKS INTERESTING TO THE STUDENT AS A FUTURE PROFESSIONAL WAY OF LIVING
-OPEN NEW INTERESTS IN ORDER TO DEEPEN IN THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF THEM.
-DISCOVER PERSONAL AND "PROFESSIONAL" STRENGHTS AND CHALLENGES.
This Workshop will introduce the student into the knowledge and practice of the different tips, criteria and decision making strategies regarding the organization and the protocol of an event. The student will learn and experience about events management in general and the organization of PREMIS IMMA 2018, specifically.
Different people -both professors and personnel- will be involved in the preparation and production of the PREMIS IMMA 2018.
Chapter 1 The Event -PREMIS IMMA 2019- and the 1st meeting with the client -UIC Barcelona-.
1. 1. Preparation and presentation of proposals PREMIS IMMA 2019 from the Agencies to Dircom
Chapter 2 The Team: functions and responsibilities of the workteams
Chapter 3 #UICSocialday
3. Practice 2: #UICSocialday
Chapter 4 Execution plan for Premis IMMA 2019: Workshops
4. Practice 3: Workshop run by ER
Chapter 5 Team meeting before the general rehearsal. Summary
5. Pràctice: oral presentation to the whole class
Chapter 6 Brief introduction to Protocol
Chapter 7 General rehearsal and the day of the event
7. Pràctice 5: General Rehearsal and the Day of the event
This subject will use theoretical-practical methodology.
Aside, the theoretical concepts of the subject will be applied directly on a real practical activity: the organization of the PREMIS IMMA 2019.
-Theory-Practical
-Workshop/Practices
-Coaching
-Tutorship
TRAINING ACTIVITY | ECTS CREDITS |
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Coaching. Monitoring how students learn the content of the subject, either individually or in groups. In the coaching sessions, mistakes will be corrected, queries answered, and exercises and activities to achieve the established objectives will be suggested. | 1 |
Practical workshop. A highly practical working activity, where students can acquire skills that are practical or also theoretical (intellectual skills, logical skills, critical skills, intellectual learning skills, study skills, quoting skills, etc). | 1 |
Lectures. In lectures, lecturers/professors not only transmit content or knowledge, but also, and above all else, attitudes, motivation, skills and values, etc. They also ensure that participants can express their opinions and arguments to the other students. | 1,5 |
Meeting Point. Meetings will be organised with notable people from the professional and scientific fields or the international field, and students. These sessions will take the form of conferences, work sessions, discussions, or interviews, etc. | 0,5 |
Lab. Working groups that combine theory and practice. The aim of these is not to undertake already known techniques, but instead to make progress that is both theoretical and technical. These Lab sessions will culminate in the creation of a professional or semi-professional product. | 1 |
Lectures. In lectures, lecturers/professors not only transmit content or knowledge, but also, and above all else, attitudes, motivation, skills and values, etc. They also ensure that participants can express their opinions and arguments to the other students. |
Evaluation systems and criteria
1. Preparation and oral presentation of proposals for Premis IMMA. Students will work as members of an Agency and will present proposals to Dircom - 12 February - 20%
2.#UICsocialday: Preparation, attitude, participation and attendance. Fill in a final questionnaire - 5 March - 15%
3. Workshops: Execution Plan. Participation and team work, class attendance. Workshop with ER and follow up sessions with MP 9 and 23 April -30%
4. Summary. Oral presentation of each grup to the whole class - 30 April - 15%
5. General rehearsal and event's day "Premis IMMA" (showing abilities and capacities such us: punctuality, coordination, positive attitude, execution skills, proactivity, respect, eficiency, compromise, hospitality, interpersonal relationship, teamwork) -14 i 16 Mayo- 20%
Golovinski, Shuli, Event 3.0 - How Generation Y & Z are re-shaping the events industry.
www.newtonstrand.com, 2011 (es bibliografía reocmendada)
The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning (with Companion CD-ROM), Shannon Kilkenny, Atlantic Publishing Group, Revised 2nd Edition, SAN Number 268-1250, ISBN-13: 978-1-60138-699-1 (alk. paper); ISBN-10: 1-60138-699-0 (alk. paper), 2-3 ejemplares (es bibliografía recomendada)