ApolloCon 2011
ApolloCon 2011 Programming - ApolloCon 101
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Got an idea for something YOU'D like to see at ApolloCon 2011? Send it to our Programming Director.
What is ApolloCon 101?
Want a crash course in Science Fiction and Fantasy fandom? Or at least a crash course in ApolloCon? Pick up a copy of the ApolloCon 101 course guide (available in the Ops Office) and follow the instructions. Pursue Associate, Ordinary, and Honors level achievement in Spec Fic Fandom! Show us your finished course work to receive a completion certificate (by mail), and a chance to win a special prize. Participation is limited. First come, first enrolled!
Instructions
  1. Register for ApolloCon 101 at Con Ops. Be sure we can read your mailing address so we can send you your Certificate of Completion.
  2. Choose "classes" from among the Panels and Activities listed inside this Course Guide. Use your Program Book and Pocket Program to help make your choices.
  3. Attend/Visit your chosen classes.
  4. Have your attendance validated by having a Panel's Member or an ApolloCon staffer initial the box for that class in this Course Guide.
  5. Bring your Course Guide to Con Ops for grading by 02:00pm (1400 hours) on Sunday.
Levels of Achievement

Classes are divided into three groups: Core, Options, and Electives. Each Level of Achievement requires a minimum number of classes from each group, as shown below.

  Core Options Electives
Associate 2 3 1
Ordinary 3 4 1
Honors 3 6 2
ApolloCon 101 Course Guide
Core
  • Steam Heat
  • Citizen vs. Serf: Our Obsession With Feudal Fantasy
  • There's an App for That
  • Media Roundup 2011
  • Fan GoH Pat Virzi: Everything That's Fit to Print
  • TBA
Options
  • Con Suite
  • Dealers' Room
  • Art Show & Exhibits
  • Media Room
  • Con Ops
  • Any Reading
Electives
  • Iron Artist
  • Behold! A Pale Horse!
  • Clothing Cultures: Dem Bones
  • Writing 101
  • Music GoH Concert: Dave Weingart
  • 75 Years of DC Comics
  • Shall We Play a Game?
  • TBA
Programming and guests subject to change without notice

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