Plan it. Pitch it. Party. Step into the role of an event planner and turn a big idea into a real experience.
What makes an event unforgettable? Is it the theme, the food, the activities, or all the little details guests never even notice? In Event Planning, you’ll step into the role of an event planner and turn a big idea into a real experience. Start by finding out what your audience actually wants, then use their feedback to shape a concept that balances creativity, logistics, and budget.
Design every part of your event, from the theme and activities to the food, decor, and layout. Along the way, you’ll learn how to manage a budget, make tough tradeoffs, build a timeline, and divide responsibilities across a team. Then, pitch your vision to the Director of Programming, respond to real feedback, and make your final revisions. Finish by helping bring your event to life and seeing what happens when your plans become the real thing.
What you'll do
Plan for Your People
Survey fellow EXPLO participants to find out what they want from the final party. Identify their priorities and use what you learn to shape an event people will actually want to attend.
Design the Experience
Develop a theme and plan the details, from activities and food to decor and layout. Create mood boards and event plans to bring your vision together.
Make the Numbers Work
Cost out your ideas, manage a budget, and make strategic tradeoffs when you can’t have everything. Build a timeline and assign team roles to keep the event on track.
Pitch It. Then Make it Happen.
Present your event plan to the Director of Programming and use their feedback to make your final revisions. Then help run the finished party and see your planning come to life.
