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 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