Event Planning I
Event Planning I is a hands-on course that teaches you how to design, market, and execute meaningful, guest-centered experiences. From community festivals and arts entrepreneurship to corporate gatherings and private events, this course equips you with the skills and tools to bring your ideas to life.
Why Take This Course?
You’ll develop the core skills every modern event planner needs, including:
- Strategic event planning and logistics
- Branding, marketing, and audience engagement
- Hospitality and guest-experience design
- Human-centered design approaches
- Real-world event analysis and case studies
- Workshops with industry professionals
What You’ll Do
- Participate in hands-on workshops
- Explore branding and environmental design
- Create hospitality moments that “surprise and delight”
- Analyze successful events from across industries
- Pitch your own event concept
- Build a final event proposal that could launch your next project, portfolio, or entrepreneurial venture
Who Should Enroll
Open to all majors and students interested in:
- Arts entrepreneurship
- Community events and social impact
- Corporate event planning
- Music or performance event production
- Hospitality and guest experience
- Creative direction or branding
No prerequisites required.
Course Details
Instructor: Veronica Roper, MPA Course Number: COID 397
Format: In-person
Semester: Spring 2026
Location: Boulder Hall Room 212
Ready to Plan Events?
Seats are limited — reserve your spot for Spring 2026.
Enroll today
Instructor Contact: vroper@boisestate.edu
Certificate Coming Soon…
The College of Innovation and Design is developing a new Event Planning Certificate that will expand on the skills taught in Event Planning I.
More details will be announced soon—stay tuned.