Ithaca College

Gain real-world experience without leaving campus!

This year, we have two opportunities for students who are interested in taking advantage of ITHACON, IC’s in-house comic book/pop culture convention to get some real-world experience in marketing and event-creation.  Think of it as a three credit class/internship where you never have to leave campus.

 You DO NOT have to be an English major or in the Business School to sign up for these classes:

ITHACON: Promoting and Managing Conventions - 42998 - MGMT 29800 – 01

Students who sign up for this class will design promotional materials, launch social media campaigns, and work to network with community partners.  A great opportunity to flex writing and graphic design skills!

ITHACON Practicum: Promoting Literacy within a Convention - 42712 - ENGL 29800 – 01

Students taking this class will choose some part of ITHACON to make their own.  The schedule is flexible, and has room for everyone’s talent or obsession. In the past, IC students have:

•     Designed workshops, including: crafts, arts, animation, sound effects production, creative writing, zine-making and web  design.
•     Run cosplay events.
•     Created a graphic novel reading room and a “Harry Potter” space.
•     Designed and run “Art Challenge” activities.
•     Created panels on their favorite pop culture obsession.
•     Scripted, choreographed, and filmed the “Tiny Dancing Zombies” flash mob video.

 For more information, please contact Katharine Kittredge at kkittredge@ithaca.edu