ASSESSMENT TASK - Position Study Analysis

Communication of Understanding-

• The summary demonstrates evidence of appropriate analysis
• Discussion of Articles in relation to subject learning's are demonstrated
• Discussion of Articles in relation to theoretical concepts are demonstrated
• The Journal demonstrates growth in subject learning's and understandings.
• Understanding is clearly demonstrated.

Report/Essay

Each student will submit an assignment paper (in essay format) that describes in detail the roles and responsibilities of a position in the festivals and events industry (in Australia or internationally). Ideally, this would a role  that students eventually would like to occupy (for example the CEO of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the stadium venue manager for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, or the Chief Executive of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race).  The essay is to be based on reading a minimum of five articles from scholarly and industry-related journals (not from newspapers) and reference the concepts learnt in class.  Reference to a person currently occupying the position (including a short bio) may also be made.  Online resources, other than online journal articles, may be used, but these must be additional to the articles from scholarly or industry-related journals.

The purpose of this assessment is to:

• Examine the scope and significance of a position within the festivals and events industry;
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the scope and significance of the responsibilities of a professional in the selected position; and
• Develop skills in research, critical thinking and analysis.

1500 words

5 APA references.