Lecture in Editorial Cartooning-VINH.ppt

Lecture in Editorial Cartooning-VINH.ppt

1. EDITORIAL
CART ONING
JUNIOR MEDIA ANALYST, iSentia PH
MEMBER, newspagedesigner.org
EDITOR, Kicker Daily News – Manila (kickerdaily.com)
CEO/ADMINISTRATOR, Best-Designed Campus Papers in the Philippines - BDCP™

2. It is the process of drawing or sketching
pictorial caricatures of a person or
object in order to inform, influence,
argue, criticize, praise and interpret a
certain event or to entertain.

3. It is an editorial page illustration expressing
opinion and interpretation (a column or
opinion in cartoon form). The word cartoon
is derived from two words: caricature and
lampoon.

4. Lampoon is a piece a harsh satire usually directed against an individual.

6. Caricature is an exaggerated description,
generally, by sketching. It is done in super-
likeness manner using scale and distortion to
suggest the artist’s feeling toward the subject. It
is a pictorial representation of a person or an
object in which the defects or peculiarities are
exaggerated so as to produce an amusing effect.

8. Cartoon differs from original picture that tells something funny
or hilarious.

9. Cartoon is different from poster and painting.

10. Cartoon is usually used in comics.

11. Cartoon drawing is used for trivia.

12. Elements of Cartooning
It is to be remembered that the elements of an
editorial article apply also to editorial cartoon,
that is, the idea should be a reaction to a news
item. The reaction could be a simple information,
an interpretation or a form of entertainment. In
this manner, the cartoonist, while he is focused
on the idea, must also take into consideration the
cartoon itself through the following:

13. 1. Composition - it is the arrangement of all the elements of a good drawing to
produce the desired form and specifications. ( i.e., lines, shades, exaggerations, etc.)

14. 2. Balance - it is the stability produce by even distribution of those elements with
respect to the whole. This is done through contrasting, opposing, and interacting
elements.

15. 3. Unity - it is a condition of harmony. It is also the resulting
singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency of style and
character.

16. Elements of a Good Editorial Cartoon
Good editorial cartoons do more than just break up the
gray areas of a newspaper.
They should:
•Offer insight, influence and change beliefs.
•Spark discussion, give life to ideas and provoke thought.
•Express the artist’s ideas and thoughts without requiring
a lot of explanations.
•Be able to stand on its own and be more than a mere
graphic depiction of the editorials it shares the page with.
•Dwell on subject matters which are current and very
relevant to the readers and what they are thinking.

17. Tips for Editorial Cartooning
1.Limit the use of words and labels.
2.Use universal symbols, those which can be
understood at once by your intended reader.
3.Have your own STYLE, don’t copy or imitate.
4.Know your stand/Position.
5.Do not clutter cartoon with unnecessary details or
complicate your drawing with artistic touches.

18. 6. Use symbols which are universal, those that can be
understood by the intended audience.
Examples :
Peace, freedom- dove
Education - torch, open book
Greed - crocodile
Success, victory - laurel, medal
Justice - balance
7. Visualize the idea. Limit the use of words and labels
to the minimum.
8. Get the readers involved and avoid libelous ideas
and insinuations.
9. Use shading to make your cartoon more convincing.

19. The following four basic shapes are the Artist's/ Cartoonists best
friends. Learn to draw and shade these four basic shapes from
different perspectives and light directions. You can also to gain
pencil control, which can be done with practice - drawing straight
lines down a page using different pressure. When using ink, just
practice flow control.

21. Making Caricature

37. Different artists have different idea about a certain issue.

38. Different artists have different idea about a certain issue.

39. Different artists have different idea about a certain issue.

40. 8 DRAWING TECHNIQUES
•1. Use acronym SEE for basic ingredients for an
effective cartoon drawing.
SIMPLE
Even basic shapes positioned properly in relation to
each other would be enough.
EXPRESSION
Eyes are the most expressive part of our anatomy.
Next, come to mouth. Third, are the hands.
EXAGGERATE
Overemphasize a features to make your cartoon funny

41. 2. In drawing
caricatures,
exaggerate the
prominent
features of the
subject.

42. 3.Take advantage of your medium.
a. Pen, brush and ink, dark pencil.
b. Contrast the black and white.
c. Dark areas tend to catch the focus of
the eyes.

43. 4. Properly place your shadows. Simplify
your light source. Have only one source.

44. 5. Use fewer words. Less is
more difficult, but the better.

45. 6. Don’t overwork your
drawing.

46. 7. Keep your message clear to the
intended reader, not only to your self.
Ask opinion to others.

47. 8. Apply
Balance and Composition;
Depth and Perspective

48. How to conceptualize
•1. Read/listen—research your facts well.
2. Decide on your point of view or angle of your
chosen issue.
3. Make your comment on the issue.
4. Translate your comment into coordinating,
representative graphic symbols (e.g. crocodile
for corrupt officials and typewriter for press)
5. Take into consideration the paper’s target
readers.
6. Sketch/make doodles.
7. Draw your final cartoon.
 

49. Ways to present your
view
1. Take the issue to a ridiculous situation.
2. Exaggerate the effect of an issue.
3. Use cliché or something contemporary or
“in.”
4. Juxtapose or put together two events, even
unrelated ones.
5. Take quotes literally. Play with words.
6. Consider the occasion.
7. Make an interesting artwork.
8. Caricature a political figure and add a punch
line
 

50. Alvin Hizon
END OF LECTURE