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 deals with a single idea It is humorous. It exerts influence on the reader. It is realistic. It entertains the reader. Steps in Editorial Cartooning Steps in Editorial Cartooning Know the main issue that you wish to draw a cartoon. 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. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Use black ink pen or pencil on white paper. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Employ single stroke or line. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Shading can be employed for emphasis. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Focus on one topic only. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Limit the use of words and labels. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Use Universal or common symbols. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Details in the drawing are not necessary. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Simplicity of the drawing is encouraged; simple but the message is clear and intact. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Draw clearly facial expression and prominent identity, especi ally when drawing persons. Tips for Editorial Cartooning You may apply allusion as background scene such as superhero, gladi ator, event in in Calvary and other common settings. Tips for Editorial Cartooning Present accurately the issue. Tips for Editorial Cartooning 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. Examples of General Symbols Dove Freedom, peace, democracy Examples of General Symbols Salakot
Juan Dela Cruz representing
the ordinary Filipino. Examples of General Symbols Chain Suppression of freedom, m altreatment and slavery. Examples of General Symbols Kamatayan Death or Bad omen Examples of General Symbols Syringe
Cure, death sentence, drug
addiction Examples of General Symbols Crococodile Abusive person of authority Examples of General Symbols Mallet- Justice Examples of General Symbols Beggar Examples of General Symbols blindfolded Examples of General Symbols Big waves Examples of General Symbols Mask Examples of General Symbols Eagle Examples of General Symbols Bar of gold Examples of General Symbols High rising building Examples of General Symbols key Examples of General Symbols Huge rock Examples of General Symbols Rising sun Examples of General Symbols Skull with crossed bones Examples of General Symbols Multi-tattooed man