Editorial Cartooning

Campus Journalism, Editorial Cartooning

1. Third Quarter EDITORIAL CARTOONING

2. ” “ An Editorial Cartoon, also known as a political cartoon , is an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities. An artist who draws such images is known as an editorial cartoonist.

3. ” “ An Editorial Cartoon is a simple graphic presentation of opinion. Although it is often mildly mischievous or amusing, the seriousness of its subject matter helps the public form an opinion on far reaching topics. Cartoonists never pose a solution, they only point out the problem.

4. Purpose: to make people think CARTOONISTS WANT THE READERS TO UNDERSTAND

5. ELEMENTS OF EDITORIAL CARTOONS Title Captions & Labels Symbols Caricatures/Hyperbole Stereotyping Literary/Historical Reference Point of View Main Idea

6. What is the purpose of a political cartoon? Where do political cartoons usually appear? What are some methods cartoonists use to make their points?

7. 1. Know the main issue that you wish to draw a cartoon. STEPS IN MAKING EDITORIAL CARTOONS

8. 2. Illustrate through the aid of effective symbols that fit the general opinion of the editorial staff on the issue. STEPS IN MAKING EDITORIAL CARTOONS

9. 1. Use black ink pen or pencil on white paper. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

10. 2. Employ single stroke or line. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

11. 3. Shading can be employed for emphasis. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

12. 4. Focus on one topic only. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

13. 5. Limit the use of words and labels. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

14. 6. Use Universal or common symbols. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

15. 7. Details in the drawing are not necessary. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

16. 8. Simplicity of the drawing is encouraged; simple but the message is clear and intact. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

17. 9. Draw clearly facial expression and prominent identity, especially when drawing persons. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

18. 10. You may apply allusion as background scene such as superhero, gladiator, event in in Calvary and other common settings. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

19. 11. Present accurately the issue. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

20. 12. Limit the things to be drawn from three five only to illustrate the idea. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS

21. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Philippine Government     -     president, Philippine flag

22. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS freedom and democracy - flying eagle

23. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS fetus, baby - new generation

24. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS peace - dove, olive branch, peace

25. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS victory - wreath of laurels

26. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS time - hourglass, big clock

27. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS death - skull and crossbones

28. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS danger - cliff, falling objects, skull and crossbones, dark shades

29. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS hope - rainbow

30. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS slow pace - snail, turtle

31. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS wealth and power - money bags, large and fat people

32. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS weak - small, thin people

33. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS corrupt - crocodile

34. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS typewriter - press

35. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Salakot - juan dela cruz , filipino people

36. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Mallet- justice

37. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS blindfold- naiveness

38. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Rising Sun- Hope

39. Creating Your Own Cartoon Select a topic which concerns school dress code -- fights graffiti -- gangs drugs --cafeteria food racism -- time between classes homework -- etc.. Draw a cartoon include several elements use pencil Back of paper subject: school topic: Point of View Meaning