FLCC Comic-Con - Honors Approved!

Vol 2 No 4

An Event to Remember!

"Highlighting literary graphic resources through speakers, presentations, and other unique learning experiences"

We are excited to announce the FIRST Honors Approved Event being held this Activities Day – October 17, 2017. This event is sponsored by the Charles J. Meder and funded in part by Student Corporation and the Humanities Department.

This event, hosted and held in the Library, has so many amazing parts to it – from costume contests and crafts to food and a movie. It seems like there is a little something for everyone. What really gets Honors Studies excited, however, are the presentations. Held by students, faculty, staff, and community members, these presentations touch on so many deeper aspects of comics and super-heroes. These sorts of things show us that popular culture is rife with things to study, explore, and reflect upon. For instance, take a look at what you can expect if you go:

Lights, Sounds, Buttons, Sensors (Bill Pealer)
This presentation shows the ins and outs of creating props with Arduino and various materials. The discussion and workshop will include how to program props to light up, buzz and more using simple cost-effective tools.

Kick-Butt Costuming 101 (Dave Ghidiu)
Making award-winning costumes isn't hard - but it does take a tiny bit of money and tons of time. Come learn how to make stellar costumes out of easy-to-obtain materials. Participants will learn techniques and experienced tips for making costumes that stand out and will walk away with information on where to go for the next step. Some participants will even get to participate in a rapid build!

Force, Mass, and Acceleration: The Dangers of Being Super (Trevor Johnson-Steigelman)
Superman and Supergirl are able to leap tall buildings in a single leap, but do they get charged for replacing sidewalks? The Flash and Quicksilver are quick, but do they have liability insurance for causing whiplash? Why should Spider-Man consider taking a physics class or two? Let’s investigate how Newton’s Second Law is mangled in the comics and the movies.

The Culture of Japan (Anime Club Presentation)
The student-led discussion will include Japanese history, diet, and cultural standards. The presentation will start at 12:30 to give our comic fans a chance to grab their lunch.

My Life in Comics Q & A (Sal Otero)
Sal Otero is an artist living in Upstate New York. Currently, Sal is working on the TMnT comics. In his presentation, Sal will discuss his experiences in the comics business and his journey to becoming an artist within the industry. There will be a brief Q & A session following his presentation. 

Jenny Burnett, Automated Systems Librarian and the mastermind behind Comic-Com, has the following to say about this Honors Studies Experience:

In the past I have found many students think that ComiCon is just about comics; this event gives the Library a chance to truly change the minds of students when it comes to comic events and comics themselves. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the Library events have the opportunity to pique the scholarly interests of various students, faculty, staff and the community. This event contributes, not only to the culture here at FLCC, but also to the culture of the community, giving everyone a unique opportunity to explore this medium in a safe and welcoming space…ComiCon gives students and members of the community an opportunity to reflect on their views and will show them that the stereotypical Comic-con comic reader, can be quite different than they had originally thought. The FLCC Library ComiCon has a strong tradition of breaking the mold in this respect. Our first years have shown hundreds of students comics can be scholarly, non-fiction, physics lessons, instructional, and they can be for everyone. Students might also find that they are the ones who have been closed off to these experiences, and do some additional self-reflection and evaluation on why they feel this way. Each speaking guest gives students the opportunity to analyze new ideas, and old themes both inside the comics’ medium and beyond.

Look for posters and other advertising around campus for more information and we hope to see you at the FLCC Comic-con – an Honors Approved Event!

If you need more information on how to earn Honors Studies Points for this and other Honors Studies Events, please email the Director of Honors Studies, Dr. Trista Merrill at trista.merrill@flcc.edu or honorsstudies@flcc.edu.