Similar to Editorial Writing. Constructively similar to Poster Making. Visual representation of a news. Technically different from Poster Making. Source: Glenn L. Agustin, Education Program Advisor, DepEd , Cabanatuan City
6 COMMON SCENARIOS IN ED CARTOONS Predator-Prey Relationship Hero-Villain Relationship Strong vs. Weak Sizes of primary elements are exaggerated to indicate situations Dangerous or alarming situations Presence of hindrances or problems Source: Glenn L. Agustin, Education Program Advisor, DepEd , Cabanatuan City
“President’s Dilemma: BBL” Source: S. Zamora, 2015, zamoracartoons.blogspot.com
Elements inside an Ed Cartoon Primary – a symbol where the main issue is anchored ( PNo y ) Source: S. Zamora, 2015, zamoracartoons.blogspot.com Secondary – emphasizes the issue and makes it specific ( BBL, Mindanao, Peace ) Tertiary – a symbol that provides details and completeness of the illustration (shades, glasses, thought bubble, SAF 44) Copyright, IP – the artist’s signature and date of creation.
REMEMBER : EDITORIAL CARTOONS ARE SUBJECT TO * LIBEL . *a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation. (Google)
Movement Ways of Delivery Highlighting Expressing “POTPI Resignation” By J. Argel “The Phil. Justice” By A. Niangar “Voices of the Masses” By A. Manaloto
ISSUES CAN BE TREATED: POSITIVELY NEGATIVELY or “Campus Health” By J. de Dios “Tuition Hike AGAIN” By B. Corado
REMEMBER : TRY TO TAKE NOTE OF THE ARTICLE’S/TITLE’S CRITICAL PART.
Takeaways for the Competition Eat your breakfast. Uminom ng Enervon . Bring your trinket ; help yourself feel at ease. “ Huwag mo sabihing wala kang alam , meron yan . ‘Di mo lang alam .” BRING A SHARPENER. PENCILS: USE MONGOL 2 or 3 (HB - 2B, 3B, 5B – H, 3H) PENS: UNIPIN .05, .2, .5, .8 (AVOID BALLPOINT) Penbrush for advanced illustrations. Copic markers, Kure Colors , specifically Gray hues, give the best results in shading. Light strokes for initial sketch; minimal pressure next.