May 23
10:00 AM Check-In Begins!
12:00–2:00
Are Villains Evil?
Wilson Hall 220
The Psychology Department will examine iconic representations of the villain.
Draw Your Own Characters
Dower Center 166
An instructional session of digital software for comic illustration. Drawing tablets/iPads are required. Not a beginner’s session.
Physiology and Aquaman
Science and Innovation Center
Human anatomy versus that of an Atlantean.
Women in Comics
Dower Center 170
The evolution of women in the hero genre.
Exhibit Hall
Ely Campus Center
Enjoy local comic shops and retail outlets, food, and vendors!
2:30–4:00
Music Performance
Dever Auditorium
The Wind Symphony at Westfield presents an array of performances from epic hero films spanning from the 1970’s to 2019!
5:00–9:30
Kids Cosplay Competition (Weekend Pass Only!)
Design and come as your favorite comic character. Prizes awarded!
Movie Marathon! (Weekend Pass Only!)
Dever Auditorium
Batman, Batman Returns, and Dark Knight! Free popcorn will be served!
May 24
10:00 Check-In Begins!
12:00–2:00
Vigilante Justice?
Horace Mann Center Lobby
The Criminal Justice Department presents the problems that arise when people take the law into their own hands.
Race and Racism
Dower Center 166
Discussion and analysis of the change in race for iconic characters, and the push towards diversity.
Script Writing Tips
Reading and Writing Center
Participants are encouraged to bring in rough scripts and concepts.
We Need Queer Heroes
Mod Hall
Discussion of queer characters adding diversity and inclusion
within comics.
Exhibit Hall
Ely Campus Center
Enjoy local comic shops and retail outlets, food, and vendors!
2:30–4:00
Portfolio Review
Dower Center Art Department
Come sit with Art faculty as they review your books and sketches, with tips and tricks to evolve your approach to narrative creation!
5:00–9:30
Movie Marathon! (Weekend Pass Only!)
Dever Auditorium
The Evil Dead, Spawn, 30 Days of Night, and Constantine! Free popcorn will be served!
may 25
10:00 Check-In Begins!
12:00–2:00
Self-Publishing
Dower Center 166
Sharing comics, searching for potential readers, and aid in your
future success.
Draw Your Own Characters
Dower Center 166
An instructional session of digital software for comic illustration. Drawing tablets/iPads are required. Not a beginner’s session.
Script Writing Tips
Reading and Writing Center
Participants are encouraged to bring in rough scripts and concepts.
Physiology and Aquaman
Science and Innovation Center
Human anatomy versus that of an Atlantean.
Exhibit Hall
Ely Campus Center
Enjoy local comic shops and retail outlets, food, and vendors!
2:30–4:00
Portfolio Review
Dower Center Art Department
Come sit with Art faculty as they review your books and sketches, with tips and tricks to evolve your approach to narrative creation!