Editorial

Cartooning
Anacleto Padilla Villaceran, Jr.
What is an Editorial Cartoon?
An Editorial Cartoon is an editorial in
pictorial form. It aims to illustrate through an
informal drawing the stand of the newspaper on
a timely issue.
It is an illustration expressing opinion and
interpretation. The word cartoon is derived from
two words caricature and lampoon.
 A caricature is an exaggerated description
generally by sketching. It is a pictorial
representation of a person or an object in which
defects or peculiarities are exaggerated so as to
produce a ludicrous effect.
 A lampoon on the other side, is a piece of
malicious writing, a personal written satire that attacks
and ridicules.
Effective Editorial Cartoon
1. It deals with a single idea.
2. It is humorous.
3. It exerts influence on the viewer.
4. It is realistic.
5. It entertains the reader.
Steps in Editorial Cartooning
1. Know the main issue that you wish to draw a
cartoon.
2. Know the stand of the editorial staff of the issue.
3. Illustrate through the aid of effective symbols
that fit the general opinion of the editorial staff on
the issue.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning
1. Use black ink/pencil on white paper.
2. Employ single stroke or line.
3. Shading can be employed for emphasis.
4. Focus on one topic only.
5. Limit the use of words and labels.
6. Use universal or common symbols.
7. Details in the drawing are not necessary.
8. Simplicity of the drawing is encouraged.
-Simple but the message is clear and intact.
9. Manifestation of facial expression and prominent
identity, especially when drawing persons is
important.
10. Present accurately the issue.
11. Limit the things/object to be drawn from three to
five only to illustrate idea.
12. Present accurately survey, data, statistics and
others.
13. Emphasize face, dynamism, or motion in your
subject.
14. Inject humor.
15. Develop your own style.
 Some General Symbols for
Editorial Cartooning
pencil, pen, newspaper---journalism, freedom of the press
dove ---freedom, peace, democracy
salakot ---Juan dela Cruz, representing the
ordinary Filipino people.
chain ---slavery, suppression of freedom,
maltreatment
kamatayan ---danger, bad omen
syringe ---cure, death sentence, drug addiction
crocodile ---abusive person of authority
beggar ---poverty
mallet ---justice
big waves ---hindrances, adversities
mask ---deceiver
eagle ---bravery, strength, USA
bar of gold ---wealth
key ---towards success and development
a blindfolded lady carrying a weighing scale ---justice
multi-tattooed man ---criminal,
ex-convict, bad
man
skull with crossed bones --- death, danger

high-rise building ---development, progress

huge rock ---tough situation, hindrance, obstacle
rising sun ---hope
Sample Cartoons
https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/cartoon-for-march-30-2023/
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/20/editorial-cartoon-march-20-2023/
https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/cartoon-for-march-21-2023/
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/27/opinion/editorial-cartoon/
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Which of the following is a
better
Editorial Cartoon?...
This one?
or this one?
Not so good cartoons
Editorial Cartooning – Indicators

• Does it arouse interest?

• Is it artistic?
• Does it enliven a rather dull and gray corner of the page?
• It is in good taste and free from libelous, indecent and
obscene ideas as well as respectful of a person’s right to
privacy?
• Is it original?
• Is the message clear?
• Does it convey good, clean, humor or
constructive criticism?
• Does it adhere to truth, fairness and honesty in
its treatment of controversial issues or
problems?
• Does it speak for the school paper as an
organization and not as an outlet for personal
agenda?
 Frequently-Asked Questions
• Why Editorial Cartoon?
• How will EC be judged?
• Ang Editorial Cartoon ba ay batay palagi sa Editoryal?
• Ano ang kaibahan sa English at Filipino?
• Kailangan ba talagang may label?
• Paano nga ba ang Pagguhit?
• Paano nga ba ang tamang shading?