CMNS 495: IDEA JAM 2023 & HUBBUB #8 EVENT PLANNING & PROMOTION

How might we create engaging events to best facilitate new project ideas for CityStudio and celebrate the hard work by students, staff and partners throughout the term? 

Term: Spring 2023
Department: Communications
Course: Project Group in Media Campaigns (CMNS 495)
Instructor: Jane Ince
Staff contacts: Aderyn Davies, CityStudio North Vancouver

A team of students will develop and carry out an event plan and public relations strategy to create our most successful Idea Jam to date.

A team of students will develop a marketing strategy for Hubbub #8 to engage more faculty, student and City staff participation.


City Strategy and Goal Area:

  • Official Community Plan (2014)
    • Goal 6.1: Support a wide range of arts and cultural activities.
      • 6.1.2 Support the production and delivery of a wide range of arts and cultural activities, community celebrations, signature events and festivals that engage and are enjoyed by residents and visitors;
    • Goal 7.1: Diversify the local economy to contribute to a complete community.
      • 7.1.5 Encourage private and non-profit post-secondary schools to locate in the Lonsdale Regional City Centre and build stronger relationships with institutions such as Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Marine Campus and Capilano University;
  • Council Strategic Plan (2018)
    • A Vibrant City is where dynamic public spaces and places provide opportunities for connection and enable residents to engage with their community and celebrate their culture and history.
      • Spearhead playful and fun events that find ways to celebrate our unique location and community.