EDITORIAL CARTOON

a.k.a. political cartoon

Editorial Cartoon
It is an illustration
containing a
commentary that
usually relates to
current events or
personalities.
• This is a drawing or portrait representing
an editorial article about current issues
or controversial issues to include
illustration of events, personalities, social
illnesses such as corruption that often
uses humor, symbols and exaggerations
to be funny and to catch the readers'
attention.
 History of
Editorial Cartoon
 History of Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon originated from a

caricature. It is said that caricatures come
from the Mediterranean and is known
because of Da Vinci.
 History of Editorial Cartoon

The art of Aleman was joined with

Italy - resulting to the standard cartoons
we can see during 18th century. These
cartoons became an important medium of
discussing serious issues of society. They
were made funny, with influence of public
opinion about an issue.
 History of Editorial Cartoon

Therefore, political cartoon is

characterized of caricature - where in
personalities are made funny; and
allusion - a situation or a location where
the individual will be placed.
 History of Editorial Cartooning

• The oldest editorial cartoon in the

Philippines was made during the
colonialism of the Americans and the
Japanese.

• Political cartoons also served an

important role during Martial Law but its
record of participation is limited.
History of Editorial Cartooning

• The progress of editorial cartoon

stopped when press freedom died
during the Martial Law.

• When articles and papers were finally

free, cartoons came back on the
limelight.
 Tips in
Editorial
Cartooning
1. Be most concerned with the originality
and clarity of your cartoon's ideas.

2. Select news stories of major continuing

interest. Target local news.
3. Don't clutter your cartoon with too
many different ideas.

4. Limit the use of words and labels.

5. Make complex ideas simple and
understandable but thought
provoking.

6. Aim to trigger emotional response

from the readers.
 Drawing
Techniques
 Drawing Techniques

The acronym “SEE” (Simple Expression

and Exaggeration) is the basic
ingredients for an effective cartoon.
• Use simple symbols and simple
drawings that can still provoke the
expression of the mass.

• Exaggerate to avoid being boring;

bring laughter or madness to the
readers.
• Exaggerate the
prominent features of
the subject.

• Exaggerate on parts
where in an individual
is known to emphasize
that it is him/her.
• Take advantage of your medium - pen,
brush and ink, charcoal or dark pencil.

• Simplify your light source by properly

placing your shadows.

• Use less words and more symbols.

Remember “less words, less libelous it will
be”.
• Keep your message clear and
understandable.

• If possible, apply 'balance and

composition'; 'depth and
perspective’.
Common Symbols
in
Editorial
Cartooning
 Common Symbols in
Editorial Cartooning
• Dove - peace, freedom
• Chain - maltreatment
• Beggar - poverty
• Key - success
• Rising sun - hope
• Mallet - justice
• Crocodile - abuse, corruption
• Pencil, Pen, Newspaper journalism,
media
• Salakot
Juan dela Cruz representing a
Filipino citizen
• Syringe
death sentence, drug addiction
• Blindfolded woman carrying a
weighing scale
justice
• Big waves - hindrance, adversity
• Mask - deceiver
• Eagle - bravery, strength
• Building - progress
• Huge rock - trial, obstacle
• Bandit - criminal, bad man
• Skull with crossed bones
danger,death
Questions?
Thank you!