Comic Book Creation (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Comic Book Creation (Part Time, After School, In-Person)
Schedule:

Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment

Location:

On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment

Start Date:

Rolling openings based on school schedules

Position Overview
Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Comic Book Creation Instructor to facilitate a short-format after‑school enrichment course for students. This course provides an interactive, project-based introduction to comic creation as both a storytelling medium and a visual art form. Students develop original characters and narratives while learning foundational comic structure, page layout, and illustration techniques.

Instruction should be age‑appropriate and inclusive, with a focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and iterative improvement. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10‑week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

What You Will Teach
Students will learn how to plan and produce a comic or short graphic narrative from concept to final draft. Depending on grade level and available resources, learners may create comics using traditional materials (pencil/ink, paper) and/or digital tools (school‑approved apps for drawing, layout, or publishing). Lessons emphasize story planning, scripting, panel composition, visual clarity, and revision processes.

Major Topics Can Include

Comic conventions and visual storytelling fundamentals

Character design (appearance, traits, goals, motivations)

Plot structure (beginning/middle/end, conflict, pacing)

Scriptwriting basics (scene planning, dialogue, narration)

Paneling and page layout (flow, composition, framing, perspective)

Speech bubbles, captions, lettering, and readability

Visual techniques (expressions, body language, action lines, tone)

Inking, shading, and finishing techniques (age‑appropriate)

Storyboarding, drafting, peer feedback, and revision cycles

Publishing formats (mini‑zine, booklet, digital PDF, slideshow comic)

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a 10‑session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands‑on instruction

Lead students through the full creative process from concept development to a finished comic artifact

Provide technique demonstrations and structured supports for varying skill levels

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned to site policies

Facilitate constructive peer feedback routines that emphasize respect and growth

Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking

Adapt pacing and activities to match student readiness while maintaining course outcomes

Qualifications (Required)

Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)

Experience with comic creation, illustration, visual storytelling, creative writing, or a related field

Experience working with school‑age students in structured settings (school, camp, after‑school, tutoring, youth programs)

Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort leading creative projects

Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries

Comfort supporting students with traditional and/or digital creation tools, depending on site resources

#J-18808-Ljbffr