Art of the event : complete guide to designing and decorating special events / James C. Monroe ; with illustrations by Robert A. Kates.

By:

Monroe, James C

Material type: Text

TextSeries: The Wiley event management seriesPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2006.Description: xxix, 417 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

0471426865 (hbk.)
9780471426868 (hbk.)

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DDC classification:

394.2068 MON

Online resources:

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	394.2068 MON (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		39002100392266

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Art of the Event: Complete Guide to Special Event Design and Décor is the tenth title in the Wiley Event Management Series. It provides event planners with professional-level information that explains how to decorate a location for a special event. From assessing the client's decor needs at an event to staying within a client's budget, it serves as a practical guide to designing and decorating events and celebrations from ten to 2,000 guests.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Event Design Becomes a Profession
Part 1 Principles, Processes, and Practices
Chapter 1 Principles of Design
Design and Decoration in Events
Basic Event Design
Basic Aesthetic Principles
Practical Aesthetic Principles
Design and Global Event Management
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 2 Design and Decoration Practices.
Research
Creative Techniques
Developing the Design
Communicating the Design
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 3 Venue
Physical Requirements
Budgetary Requirements
Aesthetic Requirements
Site Research
Conducting the Site Inspection
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 4 Resources
Financial Resources
Human Resources and Stakeholders
Knowledge and Education Resources
Technical and Physical Resources
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 5 Profit and Loss
Profit
Pricing
Job Costs
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Part 2 The Decorative Elements
Chapter 6 Backdrops and Props
Designing with Backdrops and Props
Decorating with Backdrops
Decorating with Props
Staging
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 7 Decorating with Flowers
Basic Flower D?cor
Architectural Flowers
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 8 Fabulous Fabric Décor
Special Event Fabrics
Wall Treatment
Ceiling Treatment
Table Linens
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 9 Balloons in Bloom
Designing with Balloons
Decorating with Balloons
Ceilings and Walls
Advanced Balloon Design
Balloon-Related Products
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 10 The Art of Light
Design and Direction
Lighting Events
Aesthetics
Lighting Equipment
Risk Management
Changing Technology
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 11 Unique Decorative Elements
Entertainment/Living D?cor
Decorative Signage
Food for the Eye
Decorative Lighting Effects
Candles
The Magic of Ice
Pyrotechnics
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Part 3 The Universe of Special Events
Chapter 12 Nonprofit and Charity Events
Designing for Nonprofit Event Goals
Decorating Different Types of Nonprofit Events
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 13 Corporate Celebrations and Ceremonies
Designing External Events (Marketing)
Designing Internal Events (Operations)
Decorating Advertising Events
Receptions
Decorating Public Relations Events
Decorating Human Relations Events
Finishing Touches
Design Vocabulary
Studio Work
Recommended Readings and Research Sites
Chapter 14 Milestone and Social Events
Party Design
Life-Cycle Events
Personal Social Events
Finishing Touche

Author notes provided by Syndetics

JAMES C. MONROE , CMP, CSEP, owns James C. Monroe and Associates: Special Event Design and Production, in Dallas, Texas. He has been involved in special events design and decoration for thirty years.