Event Design and Styling

Unleash your creative expression! Style elegant events & WOW clients!

If you have a natural flair for styling and design, one of the most rewarding ways to give expression to your creativity is by designing and styling events. This Event Management Course has been designed to provide all the knowledge you need to enter this interesting and highly lucrative industry.

Why study with us?

• International Accredited Course
• 60-day access
• Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
• Immediate and easy to download Certificate
• Compatible with Smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.

Fundamentals first, cool artistry later!

In this event management course, you will discover the fundamentals behind event design first so you approach projects professionally and responsibly and you’re fully prepared to plan successful events. Learn:

• How to conceptualize an individual event
• The importance of examining floor plans and using design software
• Where to look for inspiration
• How to translate a client’s vision into practical application
• How to choose the right design and décor techniques
• To make styling easy with style layers

Design detail in action

While creativity is undoubtedly the most visual and fun element to planning events, there’s a science to the planning and detail of each event.

We take you through the typical ins and outs so you can practice before you offer a professional service.

We give you the answers to many questions, like:

• What draping fabric should I choose for a wedding?
• What colours create what moods?
• How much detail should I add?
• How light or dark should the room be?
• When should I use ceiling draping?
• What styling approach works best for different types of event?

Showcase your styling talent

Styling an event has a distinct advantage – you advertise your service with each job you complete. Attract many new clients from your expertly styled projects with the skills and knowledge in this event management course.

Event Design & Management Course Syllabus

Module 1: Let’s examine event design

• 1.1 Where Event Design is used
• 1.2 Conceptualisation & Planning
• 1.3 The Principles of Event Design

Module 2: It’s your event

• 2.1 Becoming an event designer
• 2.2 The impact of event design features
• 2.3 Finding inspiration & being creative

Module 3: Working well with clients

• 3.1 Seeing things from clients perspectives
• 3.2 Creating vision boards
• 3.3 Testing your projected plan

Module 4: Overview of event requirements

• 4.1 Sourcing materials & budgeting
• 4.2 Working with floor plans
• 4.3 Using design software

Module 5: The design practice in action

• 5.1 Assessing your venue for design planning
• 5.2 Choosing design & decor techniques
• 5.3 Colour schemes & effects that work

Module 6: Setting the scene – background effects

• 6.1 Creating magic with fabric
• 6.2 Types of fabric and specific uses
• 6.3 Room draping and backdrops
• 6.4 Ceiling drapery
• 6.5 Chair and table drapery
• 6.6 Using hardware frameworks
• 6.7 Customising fabric effects to specific ceremonies

Module 7: Styling with winning design concepts

• 7.1 Customising the furniture
• 7.2 Evoking emotion with flowers
• 7.3 Creating captivating table pieces
• 7.4 Accent decor

Module 8: Styling gets technical

• 8.1 Mood creation with lighting
• 8.2 Good aesthetics
• 8.3 Staging and rigging
• 8.4 Special effects & technology

Module 9: Types of events

• 9.1 Weddings
• 9.2 Charity, cultural and social events
• 9.3 Corporate events
• 9.4 Employee events

If you’re creative and love to put on a show, this is your ideal course.

Maybe you’ve staged events in the past and want to make them even more polished and professional.

This course shows you how to visualize and style events that will make your clients go Wow! Whether you:

• Are a event planner already
• Work in event management or
• Are thinking about a career in event planning

This course is a must! It’s packed with insider knowledge that will have you creating the hottest events around in no time.

This course shows you how to visualize and style events that will make your clients go Wow! Whether you:

• Are an event planner already
• Work in event management or
• Are thinking about a career in event planning or event management

This course is a must! It’s packed with insider knowledge that will have you creating the hottest events around in no time.

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

EventTrix is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

EventTrix courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

After completing this course, you could:

• Start your own event planning business
• Join an event planning and managing company
• Take your existing event planning job or business to a higher level
• Create stylish events for friends and family
• Put on events for your business

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