Editorial cartooning

Editorial Cartooning
•Editorial cartoons are comics
with a purpose.
•Also called political
cartoons, they make a comment
about issues in the news
•Editorial cartoons are opinion-
based. They have a point of
view. Not objective.

Effective Editorial Cartoon
1. It deals with a single idea.
2. It is humorous.
3. It exerts influence on the
reader.
4. It is realistic.
5. It entertains the reader.

It exerts
influence
on the
reader.

Steps in Editorial Cartooning
Know the main
issue that you
wish to draw a
cartoon.

Steps in Editorial Cartooning
Illustrate through
the aid of effective
symbols that fit the
general opinion of
the editorial staff
on the issue.

Use black ink pen or pencil
on white paper.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Employ single stroke or
line.

Shading can be employed
for emphasis.

Focus on one topic only.

Limit the use of words and
labels.

Use Universal or common
symbols.

Details in the drawing are
not necessary.

Simplicity of the drawing is
encouraged; simple but
the message is clear and
intact.

Draw clearly
facial
expression and
prominent
identity, especi
ally when
drawing
persons.

You may apply
allusion as
background
scene such as
superhero, gladi
ator, event in in
Calvary and
other common
settings.

Present accurately the issue.

Limit the
things to be
drawn from
three five
only to
illustrate
the idea.

Examples of General Symbols
Pencil, Pen and news paper.
Journalism,
freedom of the press.

Dove
Freedom,
peace,
democracy

Salakot
Juan Dela Cruz representing
the ordinary Filipino.

Chain
Suppression
of
freedom, m
altreatment
and slavery.

Kamatayan Death or
Bad omen

Syringe
Cure, death sentence, drug
addiction

Crococodile
Abusive person of authority

Mallet- Justice

Beggar

blindfolded

Big waves

Mask

Eagle

Bar of gold

High rising building

key

Huge rock

Rising sun

Skull with crossed bones

Multi-tattooed man

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