EDITORIAL

CARTOONING
Editorial Cartooning
It is the process of drawing or
sketching pictorial caricatures of a
person or object in order to inform,
influence, argue, criticize, praise and
interpret a certain event or to
entertain.
 CARTOON is derived from two words :
CARICATURE and LAMPOON.
Caricature is an exaggerated
description, generally, by sketching. It is
done in super-likeness manner using
scale and distortion to suggest the
artist’s feeling toward the subject.
 CARTOON is derived from two words :
CARICATURE and LAMPOON.
Caricature is an exaggerated
description, generally, by sketching. It is
done in super-likeness manner using
scale and distortion to suggest the
artist’s feeling toward the subject.
 CARTOON is derived from two words :
CARICATURE and LAMPOON.

Lampoon is a piece a harsh satire

usually directed against an
individual.
Cartoon differs from original picture that
tells something funny or hilarious.
Cartoon is different from poster and
painting.
Cartoon is usually used in comics.
Elements of
Cartooning
 Elements of Cartooning
1. Composition - it is the arrangement of
all the elements of a good drawing to
produce the desired form and
specifications. ( i.e., lines, shades,
exaggerations, etc.)
 Elements of Cartooning
2. Balance - it is the stability produce by
even distribution of those elements with
respect to the whole. This is done through
contrasting, opposing, and interacting
elements.
 Elements of Cartooning
3. Unity - it is a condition of harmony. It
is also the resulting singleness of effect or
symmetry and consistency of style and
character.
 Elements of Cartooning
3. Unity - it is a condition of harmony. It
is also the resulting singleness of effect or
symmetry and consistency of style and
character.
 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 is realistic
It is It exerts influence on the reader
It entertains the reader
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

1. Use black ink or

pencil on white
paper.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

2. Employs single
stroke or line.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

3. Shading can be
employed for
emphasis.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

4. Focus on one
topic only.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

5. Limit the use of

words and labels.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

6. Use universal or
common symbols.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning

7. Details in the
drawing are not
necessary.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning
8. Simplicity of the drawing is
encouraged; simple but the
message is clear and intact.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning
9. Draw clearly facial
expression and prominent
identity, especially when
drawing persons.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning
10. You may apply allusions as
background scene such as
superhero, gladator, event in
Calvary and other common
settings.
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning
11. Present accurately
the issue
 Tips in Editorial Cartooning
12. Limit things to be
drawn from three to five
only to illustrate the
idea.
 Examples of General Symbols
1. Pencil, Pen, and Newspaper –
Journalism, freedom of press.
 Examples of General Symbols
2. Dove – freedom, peace, democracy.
 Examples of General Symbols
3. Salakot – Juan Dela Cruz representing
the ordinary people.
 Examples of General Symbols
4. Chain – suppression of freedom,
maltreatment, and slavery.
 Examples of General Symbols
5. Kamatayan – death of bad omen.
 Examples of General Symbols
6. Syringe – cure, death sentence, drug
addiction.
 Examples of General Symbols
7. Crocodile – abusive person of
authority.
 Examples of General Symbols
8. Mallet – justice.
 Examples of General Symbols
9. Beggar
 Examples of General Symbols
10. Blindfolded – blind justice
 Examples of General Symbols
11. Mask
Examples of General Symbols