Venue:
The
venue I was at was Doj-con Scotland’s biggest free anime convention was
formerly known as Dee-con; it is held within Dundee university on 5 floors and
is organised by students of the university who are part of an Anime club/society.
The convention is used as a fundraiser for the animation degree show.
How things are displayed and interaction:
Thing
s are displayed on tables and hung up on walls, the interactive side comes from
interacting with those selling goods at their table or stand, other people who
are there, and also there are computers on the 4th floor with internet
connectivity. The lighting was only the light coming from the main lights in
the building, no added extras. There were game consoles such as the Wii U and
Xbox 360 featuring new release games in cornered off areas in the pizza bar on
the 3rd floor, you had to sign up for a slot to play them, staff
were there to supervise each cornered off section. For the gaming section there
was projectors used to hook the console up to as well as TVs.
Security and staff:
There
was security guard at the entrance checking bags and people for any alcohol or
other things, some security guards were placed at the bottom and top of the stairs
to make sure the flow of people was steady and organised. Staff of the event
was outside keeping people in the queue entertained and informed about what was
happening throughout the day as well as handing out time tables of what was
happening and where, staff was also placed throughout the 5 floors. A clock
room provided so jackets could be kept safe. There was also security guard posted in front of the
door to the bar that was cordoned off for 18 and over only. Emergency exists
were placed throughout the building.
Catering and
facilities:
There
was a bar selling hot drinks and alcoholic beverages for 18+ only, there was
also a fast food cafe on floor 4 , a pizza bar on floor 3 and a fast food stand
at the entrance and a barbeque outside. Toilets were on the landing of the 3rd
floor and within the bar areas, on each floor there was a chance to get a photo
shoot of your costume/cosplay for a small price. There was also an arcade with
games to play within the arcade there was drinks and snack machines.
