” “ 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.
” “ 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.
Purpose: to make people think CARTOONISTS WANT THE READERS TO UNDERSTAND
ELEMENTS OF EDITORIAL CARTOONS Title Captions & Labels Symbols Caricatures/Hyperbole Stereotyping Literary/Historical Reference Point of View Main Idea
What is the purpose of a political cartoon? Where do political cartoons usually appear? What are some methods cartoonists use to make their points?
1. Know the main issue that you wish to draw a cartoon. STEPS IN MAKING EDITORIAL CARTOONS
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
1. Use black ink pen or pencil on white paper. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
2. Employ single stroke or line. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
3. Shading can be employed for emphasis. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
4. Focus on one topic only. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
5. Limit the use of words and labels. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
6. Use Universal or common symbols. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
7. Details in the drawing are not necessary. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
8. Simplicity of the drawing is encouraged; simple but the message is clear and intact. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
9. Draw clearly facial expression and prominent identity, especially when drawing persons. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
10. You may apply allusion as background scene such as superhero, gladiator, event in in Calvary and other common settings. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
11. Present accurately the issue. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
12. Limit the things to be drawn from three five only to illustrate the idea. TIPS IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Philippine Government - president, Philippine flag
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS freedom and democracy - flying eagle
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS fetus, baby - new generation
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS peace - dove, olive branch, peace
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS victory - wreath of laurels
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS time - hourglass, big clock
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS death - skull and crossbones
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS danger - cliff, falling objects, skull and crossbones, dark shades
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS hope - rainbow
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS slow pace - snail, turtle
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS wealth and power - money bags, large and fat people
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS weak - small, thin people
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS corrupt - crocodile
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS typewriter - press
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Salakot - juan dela cruz , filipino people
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Mallet- justice
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS blindfold- naiveness
SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS Rising Sun- Hope
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