This course is NOT about Wedding Planning, it is for growing and starting your own Event Decorating and Design business.
The course is made up of Lecture Theory, Industry Speakers, Hands-on Practicum (in-person class), Home-study, an At-Home Project and a final on-line exam. A Course Textbook will be provided, but it is designed to be enhanced by the Student’s own note-taking. Therefore, the textbook and instruction helpfulness is determined by the student them self.
In-class Course: 2 Days of In-class Instruction + 1 month Home Study + On-line Exam + Project = Certification
On-line Course: 21 webinars + Home Study + Online Exam+ Project = Certification
Why Become an Event Designer?
- You are looking for a creative outlet in an industry that exercises many design disciplines simultaneously.
- The opportunity to share your design expertise and produce milestone events in one of the fastest growing industries today is exciting to you.
- You are passionate about events and their design, planning, production, and evaluation.
- Helping others and working on teams to produce event design installations that create a guest experience is something you would enjoy..
- You are looking to consult with an existing design firm or begin a professional career as an independent event designer within your own business.
Becoming a Certified Event Designer
- A professional ‘seal’ allows your client to distinguish between a trained professional event designer and an entry level designer or decorator.
- As a certified event designer, you are committed to your professional development and remain atop current design trends, best business practices, event education, design education, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Becoming a professional event designer allows you to stand out from other designers when clients are in search of their event teams. It becomes a factor in their decision-making process.
- A certification through the Institute allows you to draw upon the education and experience of the faculty so you may operate your business very efficiently and avoid costly errors.
Course Curriculum
The Wedding and Event Designer Certification Course consists of:
- Elements of Event Design
- Tools of the Trade
- The Business of Event Design
- Colour Theory
- Sketching
- Lighting Design
- Backdrops & Draping
- Tablescaping
- Event Floral Art & Installations
- Marketing & Branding
The Business of Wedding and Event Design
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- Owning an event design business is a balanced combination of design ability and business acumen. To continually grow as a designer and business professional, an understanding of the principles of business are necessary.
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- Business Operations
- Event Staffing
- Contract Creation
- Production Standards
- Marketing and Branding
- Legal Services
- Inventory and Collateral Management
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Colour Theory
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- The study of colour, emotion, and the psychology of colour continues to be at the forefront of modern event design. Colour evokes mood and creates an ambience that is communicated throughout an effective event design scheme. The use of colour creates dynamic event environments that evoke specific design themes and design schemes. A complete understanding of colour theory enhances the skill set of an event designer.
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- Colour Wheel
- Psychology of Colour
- Colour Trends
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Sketching
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- Effectively communicating your vision to a client is a core competency of being a successful event designer. Sketching becomes a dynamic medium to build client confidence, showcase your skill as an event designer, and increase revenue through increased sales. An effective event designer is a master at communicating ideas.
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- Several sketching techniques
- Rendering techniques
- Sketching tools
- Two dimensional sketching
- Three dimensional sketching
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Lighting Design
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- An experienced event designer is well versed in the art of lighting design. It is often said “you cannot have a successful decor scheme without the magic of lighting”. An informative course of enhancing your clients events with dynamic lighting schemes.
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- Effect of lighting on an event design scheme
- Lighting fixtures
- Temperatures
- Lighting effects
- Trussing and rigging
- Working with lighting professionals
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Teaching Aides
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- In-class the students will participate with hands-on sketching instruction.
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Final Practical Project
A Final Practical Project must be completed and sent in for evaluation
All students must complete and submit all criteria of the Practical Project, submit all work, including photos and a video of their project. This project and all supporting documents will be evaluated and along with the student’s in-class success, will determine if the student is to be certified.
Online Examination
A final online examination will be sent for students to complete prior to the course deadline.
Cost:
$999
The cost of the course includes all instruction, text book, use of tools and materials in-class.
**Upon completion of all aspects of the course, a certificate with official seal will be mailed to successful students in 4-6 weeks of the final course date (International mailing times may affect timing.)
On-line cost is $899
Refunds will be given provided 5 business days notice is given in writing to info@wpic.ca prior to the class start date. All funds will be returned except the $100 registration fee. There will be no refunds of the course fee once the class has begun .
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