August 5, 2019 – Integrate Technology into the event

planning process
Event Planning Activity
(NB:

A. The first slide must include an image of an event as well as you name.
B. Use an appropriate image or theme for each slide. Use a simple transition effect between
each slide
C. Time all slides to run for 5 seconds)
D. Insert a simple audio clip that will play across all slides starting at the very first (without
needing to be clicked). Do this step last, ensure you have the content requested below.

Use PowerPoint to illustrate the most appropriate responses to the questions below.

1. Illustrate at least one picture of each (which should all relate to events planning or
execution). Use the “Compare” slide layout instead of “Two content”.
a. Traditional staging technology vs modern staging technology
b. Traditional marketing vs modern marketing
c. Traditional ticketing vs modern ticketing
d. Traditional registration system/techniques vs modern event registration system
e. Traditional financing vs modern financing
f. Traditional security equipment vs modern security tools
g. Old lighting equipment vs new lighting equipment
h. Traditional event staffing methods vs new
i. Outdoor cooling devices
j. Traditional centre pieces versus newer ones
k. LED Dancing floors
l. Smog Machines
2. Illustrate the following using a label and picture
a. Barcode identification
b. Event Management software (Show picture and name)
c. Project management software (Show picture and name)
3. Illustrate 5 examples of visual equipment that could be used to enhance the staging of an
event.
4. How are spotlights operated?
5. How are smog machines operated?
6. Apart from spotlights, how is the lighting for stage performers controlled?
7. Illustrate the most suitable location for stage lighting devices.
8. Outline at least 2 techniques which could be used to ensure one gets the best out of lighting.
9. What is a public address system?
a. Illustrate a picture of a simple public address then explain briefly how you would
connect the respective components.
10. Explain how the internet can be used as an event management and marketing tool.
11. Illustrate at least 3 kinds of chairs used in events and outline their most common use.

12. When saving change the file type to show. Eg

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