EDITORIAL CARTOONING
An editorial cartoon is actually an
editorial in pictorial form. It aims to
illustrate through an informal drawing the
stand of the newspaper on a timely issue.
Besides,
it
does
serve
as
entertainment and lighten the mood in
the midst of the serious presentation of
opinions about different issues.
It also contains an argument often
suggested on the basis of an emotional
appeal, which may be readily grasped and
understood by the readers than the printed
texts of an editorial.
Needless to say, editorial cartoon serves
as a potent(effective) vehicle for ridicule, for
criticism and to exert an influence on the part
of the reading public. It supplements the
editorial comments and interpretation through
the use of effective and universal symbols to
reach out and influence the public.
Editorial cartoon does
not really confine its
topic on the editorial of
the school paper. It can
draw inspiration from
other timely issues or
events
Paradoxical – unbelievable but true
Ironical- opposite to the reality
Satirical- exposing human frailty(weakness),
to make fun of
Radical-deviating(turn away) from the usual,
extreme
Direct to the point (thematic)
Striking (catchy)
Simple but the idea is not shallow
Slight serious and closer to the humorous
sensible(Showing good sense)
Qualities of an Editorial Cartoon
1. An editorial cartoon is a graphic expression of the
idea and opinion of the cartoonist. It usually reflects
the principle of the whole editorial board. It is based
on current event or issue for immediacy or
timeliness.
2. Editorial cartoonist expresses his opinion in one
drawing only that editorial writer usually expressed
in more or less 1,000 words.
3. It has educational purpose or aims to stir the mind
and influence public opinion of the readers on the
current political issue.
4. It uses visual and verbal expression which is familiar to the
reader.
5. An editorial cartoon is one of the most important
components of the newspaper. Any mistake or libelous
message could affect the whole editorial board.
6. It is published using mass media like newspaper, magazine
or web.
7. It may entertain, because humor is one of its elements.
8. Different from comic cartoon, an editorial cartoon is usually
located in the editorial page of the newspaper and not on the
comic page.
9.It is also called as political cartoon, because it usually
covers political issues.
10. It serves as mind reliever amidst the seriousness of the
topics in the editorial page.
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 readers
Steps in Editorial Cartooning
1. Know the main issue that
you wish to draw a
cartoon.
2. Know the stand of the
editorial staff on the issue.
3. Illustrate through the aid
of effective symbols that
fit the general opinion of
the editorial staff on the
issue.
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Tips for Editorial Cartooning
Use black ink pen on white paper. In schools presscon, the
official drawing material is Mongol No. 2.
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.
9. Draw clearly facial expression and prominent identity,
especially when drawing persons.
10. Present accurately the issue.
11. Limit the things to be drawn from three to five only to
illustrate the idea.
12. You may apply allusion as background scene such as
super hero, gladiator, even in Calvary and other
common settings.
13. Present accurately the issue, example, survey, data,
statistics and others.
14. Emphasize face, dynamism or motion in your subject.
15. Inject humor, when necessary.
16. Develop your own style.
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Techniques in Drawing Cartoon
Use basic ingredients for an effective cartoon drawing
such as “simplicity, expression and exaggeration”. Use
simple symbols and simple drawings but can still provoke
the expression of the mass and is exaggerated to avoid
being boring instead, it will bring laughter or madness to
the readers.
In drawing personalities, exaggerate the prominent
features of the subject.
Take advantage of your medium: pen, brush and ink,
charcoal or dark areas tend to catch the focus of the
eyes.
Properly place your shadows.
Read draw from left to right.
6. Use less words and more symbols;
less words, less libelous it will be.
7. Don’t over work your drawing. Don’t
make the ideas crowded. It will bring
confusions to the readers.
8. Keep your message clear and
understandable.
9. If possible, apply balance and
composition, depth and perspective.
10. Be funny, except in tragic
situations.
EXAMPLES OF GENERAL SYMBOLS IN
EDITORIAL CARTOONING
1. pencil, pen and newspaper journalism, freedom of
the press
2. Dove freedom, peace, democracy
3. salakot Juan dela Cruz representing the ordinary
Filipino citizen
4. Chain suppression(prevention) of freedom
5. Kamatayan danger, bad, omen
6. Syringe cure, death sentence, drug addiction
7. Crocodile abusive person of authority
8.Beggar poverty
9. Mallet justice
10. Blindfolded woman carrying a weighing scale
justice
11. Big waves hindrances, adversities(suffering)
12. Mask deceiver(cheater)
13. Eagle bravery, strength, United States of America
14. Flying eagle freedom, democracy
15. Bar of gold wealth
16. High rising building development, progress
17. Key towards success and development
18. Huge rock tough situation, hindrance, obstacle
19. Rising sun hope
20. multi-tattooed man criminal, ex-convict, bad man
21. A skull with crossed bones death, danger
22. Hawk warfare
23. Baby or fetus new generation
24. President of the Philippines, flag Philippines
25. hourglass, big clock time
26. Wreath of laurels victory
27. Skull and crossbones death
28. Falling object and crossbones
danger
29. Rainbow hope
30. Cliff hindrance
31. Honesty halo around a man’s
head
32. Memory string on finger
33. Music G-Clef
34. Mystery spy glass, spider
35. Turtle slow
VERTICAL LINES —suggest something MAJESTIC or
POWERFUL
HORIZONTAL LINES —suggest something
TRANQUILITY or HARMONY
DIAGONAL —suggest something ACTION or
MOVEMENT
CURVE LINES —suggest GRACE or CONTINUITY
ZIGZAG LINES —suggest TROUBLE or INSTABILITY
SQUARE— indicates strength
PYRAMID—indicates stability
ROUND— indicates
continuity
Components of
Cartoons
Lines
Shading
Labels
Special fine lines
Labels
P-NOY
GMA
PDAF
GOV’T
DepEd
NDRRMC
CBCP
PH or PHL
Facial Expressions
STEPS ON HOW TO DRAW AN EFFECTIVE
EDITORIAL
1. You need to make a sketch.
2. Through the sketch, calculate where to place the
parts of the head; eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth.
3. Draw completely the face by placing the needed
parts like hair and ears. Draw the facial expression.
4. After drawing the head, draw a sketch to estimate the
size of the body of the person, hands and feet.
5. Make the finishing touches of your editorial cartoon
like erasing the sketches made through the use of
good eraser, applying shading and other things that
must be improved in the drawing.
EDITORIAL
CARTOONS OF
DIFFERENT
KINDS OF
STANDS AND
CONCEPTS
DRAW AN EDITORIAL CARTOON
FOR THIS TOPIC
Freedom of Expression:
A right and a responsibility