Gigacon is an educational based, multimedia convention sponsored by The Art Institute of Washington (AiW). We incorporate many of the majors at the AiW, such as; Media arts and Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, Audio Production, Fashion, and many more. And we try our best to bring in professionals from each of those fields. Students, as well as faculty members, and outside visitors gain knowledge, tips, and tricks from the professionals at Gigacon.
You’ve probably noticed the robot all over the site. Well, that’s because Gigabot is our mascot for Gigacon. He represents the collection of ideas and inspirations that push our art students to greatness. He’s a little robot with big ideas, as seen here in his first animation as he haphazardly creates the major mix of medias that is Gigacon!
By no means should there be any videotaping of any kind in the Portfolio Reviews, Demos, or Panel Discussion. You can however take pictures during our other events such as the Costume contest, at professionals and artisist alley tables, and drawing contests. So, please be aware of where you are before you use cameras or camcorder. This rule is highly enforced and may result in confiscation of camera/video, or expulsion from the rest of the convention. We also ask for all guests to be safe and keep track of all personal belongings. We will not be held responsible for any unattended items. There are also separate rules for those participating in the Costume contest and/or Artist Alley.
See the Artist Alley page, and the Activities page for more information on their respective Camera policies.
You should expect lots of art and lots of talk about art within varied fields. You should bring a notebook, and or sketchbook to take notes and draw. You should bring cash to enter the convention, get food in the surrounding area, or to buy art from one, or more, of the many tables in Artist Alley. Many of the artists there are students or freelance and may not have a credit card machine at hand.
General Information
Absolutely not. You do not have to cosplay/dress up in order to attend Gigacon - however, there may be a costume contest (check the Activities page for more information.
Due to limitations of personel and our location, we are unable to run 24 hours or for 3 days.
NO photography or video recording is allowed at Portfolio Review, Demos, or the Panel Discussions. You can, how ever bring camera to the contests and artist alley.
Yes, children, elders, men, women... Everyone is welcome to Gigacon. We do ask that you keep an eye on your children at all times.
If your question pertains to Gigacon, please direct your questions to our Contact page.
Guests
Each year, we have many different professionals for the various multimedia fields. You can see the current list for this year on our Guest page.
We will strive to announce the guests as early as possible. We will update twitter/facebook/website with information as soon as it is confirmed.
There may be a possibility. Just be sure to check either our official twitter, facebook and/or website.
We thank you for wanting to be apart of our growing convention. Go to the Contact page to get information from our Convention Coordinator. Inform him that you are a professional and would like to participate.
Registering to be a guest is MUCH different than registering for general admission to Gigacon. If you'd like to be a guest, please contact our Convention Coordinator - do NOT register on our Registration page.
Registration
No, anyone can be apart of GigaCon. If you are not student or alumni please go to the Registration page to sign up for admission ($10). Follow the instructions and rules to be apart of any other activities posted on the site.
If you are registering online using our registration form, we current accept PayPal (which takes most major credit cards). If you pay at the door (the prices will remain the same), we will only accept cash.
If you order your tickets online, you will be able to pick them up anytime at the convention (as long as the convention is open).
No. Currently we are not offering discounts except for current students and alumni of AiW.
No. Unless your name is on the registration information, you cannot pick up someone else's badge.
Absolutely! Bring enough cash to pay for admission, and come on down - you can pay at the door. The prices will remain the same.
We are sorry, but we do not have any volunteer opportunities at this time. (Right now, you must be apart of the school to volunteer. If you are an AiW student and want to volunteer please contact Bryan Tillman).
Schedule
As soon as one convention is over, we are working hard in order to get next year's convention going and better than the one before. Just keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter, and website to keep up-to-date with any new information about next year's convention.
As soon as we get the full schedule together, we will get it posted.
Unfortunately, space is limited within the building and we do the best that we can in ensuring that one particular event isn't overcrowded and unsafe.
Staff
No. The Gigacon staff is made up of AiW students and teachers - all voluteers.
We are sorry, but we do not have any volunteer opportunities at this time. (Right now, you must be apart of the school to volunteer. If you are an AiW student and want to volunteer please contact Bryan Tillman btillman@aii.edu)
Website
As new information comes to us, we will do our best to get it updated to the website as soon as possible.
Use the Contact page and let us know if you come across something that isn't working.
We thank you and appreciate your help in assuring that our site is up and working for you.
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