LEIS2001
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces key concepts and theoretical underpinnings of designing and managing experiences for tourism, hospitality and event (THE) settings. The course examines design principles and key management issues associated with the development and delivery of experiences. A key focus of the course is sustainable development, and exploring how THE experiences can not only be delivered in sustainable ways but lead to more enduring sustainable behaviours from consumers. Through a problem-based learning approach, students gain opportunities to analyse real-world scenarios through case studies in a variety of THE contexts.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate event operations management models;
2. Apply operational and planning processes in event management;
3. Work independently and as a team member to collect and analyse information to produce a performance evaluation framework for an event;
4. Effectively communicate ideas, knowledge and outcomes in written, oral and visual formats;
5. Demonstrate and integrative understanding of the fundamentals of even operations management; and
6. Explain key issues in the planning and development of events.
Content
The topics in this course include the following:
- Definitions and concepts relating to THE experiences
- Designing, staging, and managing THE experiences
- Understanding experience customers
- Sustainable development and THE experiences
- Sustainable THE experience design
- THE Experience case studies
Requisite
Students cannot enrol in this course if they have previously successfully completed LEIS2000.
Assumed knowledge
LEIS1000 Leisure Behaviour and Organisation
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Workshop Exercise
Written Assignment: Group Written Report and Presentation
Report: Final Report
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students will be expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Course outline
- LEIS2001 - Semester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 247.2 KB)
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