Matěj Komínek

1.33 Comics in Education (Paper)

Matěj Komínek – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Abstract:

This presentation explores the role of comics, graphic novels, comic strips, and illustrations that incorporate comic book principles in contemporary—and especially art—education. It seeks to answer the following core questions: What are comics? How are they utilized in art education? What educational methods and practices are currently associated with comics and their related forms? The presentation offers an overview of the current state of research on the use of comics in educational contexts, tracing developments from the 1940s to the present. It includes a summary of key studies, researchers, motivations, methodologies, and findings in the field.

10.27 Panel by Panel: Comic Cards for Creating Visual Stories (Workshop) – virtual

Matěj Komínek – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Abstract:

This video-based workshop introduces an original set of comic cards titled Panel by Panel, designed to depict universal situations and inspire storytelling. The cards feature wordless scenes that invite participants to interpret, combine, and compose their own narratives. This accessible creative activity encourages the development of short comic strips, which can be expanded into longer stories or assembled into illustrated booklets.

The workshop aims to foster visual literacy and narrative thinking, making it a valuable tool for art education. It is also well-suited for interdisciplinary learning environments that focus on storytelling and the creation of original content.