ApolloCon 2011 Programming Philosophy
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PROGRAMMING GOALS
ApolloCon strives to offer exciting, diverse program choices
to our members. We celebrate Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dark
Fantasy and Horror in various forms: literature, media, visual
art, comics, music, games, performance, and spoken word. We
explore the culture of our community, related scholarly and
critical fields, and the sciences and technology that inform
us and interest us. We examine the overall tapestry of our
fandom, and the threads of our beloved genres in the fandoms
of others. Programming strives to present a range of
activities and a spectrum of ideas. Our goal for ApolloCon is
a varied programming schedule showcasing diverse viewpoints,
one that is interesting, educational, and fun.
PROGRAMMING PHILOSOPHY
The programming model used by ApolloCon likes to mix things
up. We combine or cross over genres in discussion topics. We
offer demos, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, games,
and media showings. We mix different kinds of people on
panels and cross the lines between pros and fans and between
creators and their audiences.
What that means in practical terms is that some items are
tightly focused with a single presenter or a homogeneous
panel, while others examine ideas in a variety of contexts
with a panel representing diverse interests, perspectives, and
opinions. The underlying philosophy is that diversity
strengthens community and increases interest. The model views
both creators and audience as parts of the same community, and
encourages participation from the whole community.
Programming and guests subject to change without notice
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