Editorial Cartooning Session Guide

Duration of
Session 2 hours

Key  Editorial Cartooning is an important illustration in expressing opinions or

Understandings point of view.
to be developed  Good conceptualization of an editorial article is of great importance in doing
an editorial cartooning.
 Exaggerated expressions and symbolisms play a significant role in editorial
cartooning.
 Basic shapes can be used as a foundation in drawing a cartoon.

At the end of the session, the participants shall be able to:

Learning 1. Learn the basic steps in editorial cartooning.
Objectives
2. Conceptualize and draw an editorial cartoon from an editorial article.

- Draw a cartoon using geometric shapes.

- Draw a cartoon editorial based on a given topic.

3. Value the importance of an editorial cartoon as a medium in expressing

opinion and point of view.

The training program objectives

KNOWLEDGE in the:
 Interpretation of an editorial article through editorial cartooning.
 Basic elements found in an editorial cartoon.
SKILLS in:
 Making a basic cartoon for an editorial.
 Creating an artistic drawing from the interpretation of an editorial article.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE in:
Being creative in making an editorial cartoon and in the conceptualization
of ideas from an editorial article.

Handouts:
Resources - Content Handouts
- Drawing Sheets

PowerPoint Presentations:
- What is editorial Cartooning?
- Effective Editorial Cartooning
- Symbolism and Example of General Symbols
- Stereotyping
- Tips for Editorial Cartooning
Additional Resources
- Newspapers , meta strips

Administration A. Editorial Cartooning

of the Editorial
Cartooning 1. Explain the meaning and importance of editorial cartooning.
 2. Point out the characteristics of an effective editorial cartoon.
3. Present the things to look for in an editorial cartoon.
4. Give the tips in making an editorial cartoon.
5. Let them draw a cartoon using geometric shapes.
6. Indicate the general symbols mostly used in editorial cartooning.
7. Basing on the given tips let them conceptualize an editorial cartoon based
on a given editorial article.

Introductory B. Preliminary
Activity
Group the participants into five. Give 5 abstract ideas namely: freedom, peace,
love, death, justice. Let the participants post words that symbolize those abstract
ideas. Use the meta-strips for this activity. Choose one reporter for each group.

At the end of five minutes, each group will post their meta strips in the areas
provided.

The facilitator will process the responses by clustering meta strips with similar
ideas and process the given answers.

Discuss the following questions pertaining to the process underwent:

Analysis
1. What did you feel while doing the group activity?
(Facilitator will present the correct use or tips in using basic shapes as a
foundation of cartoon. This will be done through a PowerPoint
presentation).
2. Which group has the most creative work? (Facilitator
affirms/acknowledges/clarifies.)
3. What insights have you gained from the group activity?

(Present the power point in making a simple cartoon through geometric shapes.)
Present a PowerPoint presentation that discusses further the elements of
Abstraction/ editorial cartooning and its relative connection on editorial articles. The
Generalization presentation should include information on:
 Characteristics of a good editorial cartoon.
 How to make a cartoon using the basic shapes.
 Symbols used in making an editorial cartoon.
 Tips on how to improve editorial cartooning.

Discuss with the participants the key understandings learned from the
PowerPoint presentation and clarify any questions participants may have.
Activity 2
 Give each group a sample of editorial cartooning. Let them analyze each
cartoon and identify all the elements present. Let them post their answers
 using the meta-strips.

1. What elements are present in the editorial cartoon?

2. What general symbols are used in the drawing?

 Let them have one representative to present the answer of the group.

Application
Let each participant create a complete editorial cartoon on a given editorial
article using symbols and all the elements that they have learn from the talk.

Allow time for participants to finish their outputs and encourage creativity in
their individual work.

Concluding Kids cannot follow stories. They don’t know what the hell is going on in a cartoon.
Activity They like to see funny visual things happening. – John Kricfalusi
10 min
Pledge: I am a teacher
I have the power to discover and to discern the creativity in every child
I have the capacity to teach them and to mould their imaginative minds
Therefore, I will train them to the best of my ability and also unleash my
creativity within me.

PREPARED BY:
LORELIE D. DIOSO
Teacher 1, LGNHS
Division of La Carlota

APPROVED BY:
GLORIA G. TIONSAY
Education Supervisor-I, English
Division of La Carlota