Editorial

Cartooning

Editorial Cartooning
Editorial cartoons are
comics with a purpose.
Also called political
cartoons, they make a
comment about issues
in the news
Editorial cartoons are
opinion-based. They
have a point of view.

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
humorou
s.

t exerts
influenc
e on the
reader.

s realistic.

It
entertain
s the
reader.

Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Know the
main issue
that you wish
to draw a
cartoon.

Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Know the
main issue
that you wish
to draw a
cartoon.

Steps in Editorial Cartooning

Illustrate
through the aid
of effective
symbols that fit
the general
opinion of the

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Use black ink pen or

pencil on white paper.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Employ single stroke

or line.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Shading can be
employed for
emphasis.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Focus on one topic

only.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Limit the use of words

and labels.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Use Universal or
common symbols.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Details in the drawing

are not necessary.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Simplicity of the
drawing is
encouraged; simple
but the message is
clear and intact.

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Draw
clearly
facial
expression
and
prominent
identity,
especially

Tips for Editorial Cartooning

You may
apply
allusion as
background
scene such
as
superhero,
gladiator,
event in in

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Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Present accurately the
issue.

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Tips for Editorial Cartooning

Limit the
things to
be drawn
from
three five
only to
illustrate
the idea.

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Examples of General Symbols

Pencil, Pen and news

paper.

Journalism,
freedom of the press.

Examples of General Symbols

Dove
Freedom,
peace,
democracy

Examples of General Symbols

Salakot

Juan Dela Cruz

representing the ordinary
Filipino.

Examples of General Symbols

Chain

Suppressi
on of
freedom,
maltreatme
nt and

slavery.

Examples of General Symbols

Kamatayan

Death
or Bad
omen

Examples of General Symbols

Syringe

Cure, death sentence,

drug addiction

Examples of General Symbols

Crococodile

Abusive person of
authority

Examples of General Symbols

Mallet- Justice

Examples of General Symbols

Beggar

Examples of General Symbols

blindfolded

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Examples of General Symbols

Big waves

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Examples of General Symbols

Mask

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Examples of General Symbols

Eagle

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Examples of General Symbols

Bar of gold

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Examples of General Symbols

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High rising building

Examples of General Symbols

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key

Examples of General Symbols

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Huge rock

Examples of General Symbols

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Rising sun

Examples of General Symbols

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Skull with crossed

bones

Examples of General Symbols

Multi-tattooed
man

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