EDITORIAL

CARTOONING
EDITORIAL CARTOONING VS
CARTOONS
 They are political cartoons
 Are cartoons with intentions
 They are mainly subjective or opinion based.
WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE
EDITORIAL CARTOON?
 It tackles a single issue or idea
 It is amusing
 Influential to the reader
 Realistic
 Entertaining
TACKLES A SINGLE ISSUE
AMUSING
INFLUENTIAL TO THE
READER
REALISTIC
ENTERTAINING
HOW TO START DRAWING
EDITORIAL CARTOON?
 1. Know the main issue that you wish to Draw
 2. Make use of symbols that fit the general opinion of the
editorial staff regarding the issue
TIPS
 1. Make use of single strokes
TIPS
 2. Apply shading for emphasis
TIPS
 3. Focus on one topic
TIPS
 4. Limit the use of words or labels
TIPS
 5. Use universal or common symbols
TIPS
 6. Details in the drawing are not necessary
 7. Keep drawing simple
TIPS
 8. Draw facial expressions clearly, and make use of only
prominent figures
TIPS
 9. You may apply allusions such as background scenes
TIPS
10. Present accurately the issue.
TIPS
 11. Limit the things you will draw to 3-5 illustrations.
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Journalism, Freedom of Press
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Freedom
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Suppression, Maltreatment or Slavery
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Pinoy
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Justice
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Death
GENERAL SYMBOLS
 Corruption
CARICATURE
STEREOTYPES