18. EDITORIAL CARTOON
It is an illustration expressing opinion
and interpretation.
It is also called a “wordless editorial”.
It may or may not be a complement of
the editorial.
It serves the function of the editorial and
the other contents of the op-ed pages: to
present an opinion on an issue.
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23. THINGS TO LOOK FOR:
Symbolism
Stereotyping
Exaggeration
Humor
Analogy
Technical Skills
24. SYMBOLISM
dove – peace
typewriter - press
P-Noy – government
crocodile – corruption
blindfolded lady with weighing scales -
justice
Juan dela Cruz – Filipino masses
25. STEREOTYPING
mother – with apron
government official – wearing barong
the poor – worn-out clothes
35. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
Take a side. Are you for or against a
certain issue?
Use facial expressions and emotions.
Use universal symbols, those which can
be understood at once by your intended
reader.
Do not clutter your cartoon with
unnecessary details or complicate your
drawing with artistic touches.
38. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
Use shading to make your article more
convincing. Have only one light source.
Draw your cartoons in landscape.
Use margins/border: it shows
professionalism.
Have your own style. Do not copy or
plagiarize.
39. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
Read, read and read. Remember: the
editorial cartoonist is not just an artist.
You are also a JOURNALIST.