Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: The Business of Festivals and Events
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TSM07103
Module leader: Martin Robertson
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Languages
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module establishes the range of festivals and events products and services, discusses operational structures and processes, and introduces key management functions in the context of festivals and events. Human resource issues and volunteering are discussed, as are programming, and the importance of event evaluation and impacts. The scope of relevant regulations are examined, alongside the associated themes of health and safety, risk management and licensing.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the meaning of design examining how it is applied to planned events.

LO2: Identify and discuss types, sources and implications of regulations applicable to the operation of festivals and events.

LO3: Identify and appraise key operations structures and management functions, and apply these to a range of festivals and events in a problem-solving context.

LO4: Communicate and present findings of investigative activity into festivals and events operations in a structured format.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Martin Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 11 Student-centred seminars will support these lectures, where you will be involved in a variety of learning activities (analysis of short case studies, discussion of articles, online research, etc.). Seminar information is provided in advance of classes, allowing you to prepare for the planned tasks and follow up the reading suggestions. Resources will be generally available via the VLE, as will be lecture slides and other useful material.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Face To Face Lecture 11 As a foundation module, the teaching approach utilises lectures to impart key concepts and knowledge.
Online Guided independent study 112 Guided independent study
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 64 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 50 1~2~3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 2,500 words The group work portfolio is due in Week 11 and will take the form of an Event Manual for an actual or created event. Within comprehensive guidelines for its contents and structure, you will have the opportunity to explore a very broad range of issues concerned with the operational requirements of event management. Learning outcomes covered: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours An end of course exam takes place in Week 14 or 15, drawing on work covered through the course and lasts for 2 hours. Three questions are to be answered. Learning outcomes covered are 1, 2 and 3.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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