Editorial Cartooning

Do you watch
CARTOONS/ANIME?
CARTOON
The word CARTOON comes
from two words:
1. CARICATURE
2. LAMPOON
CARICATURE
• Drawings of people in which certain physical
features are exaggerated.
 LAMPOON
• It is a subtle attack
presented humorously.
• Publicly criticize
(someone or something)
by using ridicule, irony
or sarcasm.
EDITORIAL CARTOON
EDITORIAL CARTOON
• It is an illustration expressing opinion and interpretation
• It is also called “wordless editorial”
• It serves the function of the editorial and the other contents
of the op-ed pages: to present an opinion of an issue.
Things to look for:
• Symbolism
• Stereotyping
• Exaggeration
• Humor
• Analogy
• Technical Skills
 SYMBOLISM
Symbols are understood to represent something else.
Example:
• Dove – peace
• Typewriter – press
• P-NOY/Duterte – government
• Crocodile – corruption
• Blindfolded lady with weighing scale – justice
• Juan Dela Cruz – Filipino masses
STEREOTYPING
•Mother – with apron
•Government official – wearing barong
•The poor – worn-out clothes
 EXAGGERATION

• represent
(something) as
being larger,
greater, better, or
worse than it
really is.
 HUMOR
• Be funny,
except in
tragic
situations.
ANALOGY
• It is a comparison of two unlikely things.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Use of technical tools (pencil, pen and
ink)
•Shading
•Shadowing
TIPS FOR CARTOONING
• Take a side. Are you for or against 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.
TIPS FOR CARTOONING
• Limit the use of words or labels.
• 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.
TIPS FOR CARTOONING

•Read, read and read. Remember: the

editorial cartoonist is not just an
artist. You are also a JOURNALIST.
Analyzing an Editorial
Cartoon
 Match the following words with their common
symbols. Write the letter on the space before
the number.
____1. Philippine Government a. chain
____2. new generation b. money bags
____3. peace c. dove
____4. time d. rising building
____5. hope e. rising sun
____6. death f. big clock
____7. wealth g. wave
____8. hindrances h. baby fetus
____9. progress i. flag
____10. slavery j. skull/crossbones
 Match the following words with their common
symbols. Write the letter on the space before
the number.
____1. Philippine Government a. chain
____2. new generation b. money bags
____3. peace c. dove
____4. time d. rising building
____5. hope e. rising sun
____6. death f. big clock
____7. wealth g. wave
____8. hindrances h. baby fetus
____9. progress i. flag
____10. slavery j. skull/crossbones