Editorial cartoons are comics that comment on and critique current issues and events from a subjective point of view. An effective editorial cartoon focuses on a single idea through humor and influence while also being realistic and entertaining. The cartoonist must be knowledgeable about the issue, illustrate it through effective symbols representing the publication's view, and present the topic accurately yet simply with limited words and a clear message. Common symbols used in editorial cartoons represent ideas like freedom of the press, peace, justice, corruption, and social issues.

2. 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. Not objective.

3. 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.

4. It deals
with a
single idea

5. It is
humorous.

6. It exerts
influence
on the
reader.

7. It is realistic.

8. It entertains
the reader.

9. Steps in Editorial Cartooning

10. Steps in Editorial Cartooning
Know the main
issue that you
wish to draw a
cartoon.

11. Steps in Editorial Cartooning
Know the main
issue that you
wish to draw a
cartoon.

12. Steps in Editorial Cartooning
Illustrate through
the aid of effective
symbols that fit the
general opinion of
the editorial staff
on the issue.

13. Use black ink pen or pencil
on white paper.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

14. Employ single stroke or
line.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

15. Shading can be employed
for emphasis.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

16. Focus on one topic only.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

17. Limit the use of words and
labels.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

18. Use Universal or common
symbols.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

19. Details in the drawing are
not necessary.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

20. Simplicity of the drawing is
encouraged; simple but
the message is clear and
intact.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

21. Draw clearly
facial
expression and
prominent
identity, especi
ally when
drawing
persons.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

22. You may apply
allusion as
background
scene such as
superhero, gladi
ator, event in in
Calvary and
other common
settings.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

23. Present accurately the issue.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

24. Limit the
things to be
drawn from
three five
only to
illustrate
the idea.
Tips for Editorial Cartooning

25. Examples of General Symbols
Pencil, Pen and news paper.
Journalism,
freedom of the press.

26. Dove
Examples of General Symbols
Freedom,
peace,
democracy

27. Salakot
Examples of General Symbols
Juan Dela Cruz representing
the ordinary Filipino.

28. Chain
Suppression
of
freedom, m
altreatment
and slavery.
Examples of General Symbols

29. Kamatayan Death or
Bad omen
Examples of General Symbols

30. Syringe
Cure, death sentence, drug
addiction
Examples of General Symbols

31. Crococodile
Abusive person of authority
Examples of General Symbols

32. Mallet- Justice
Examples of General Symbols

33. Beggar
Examples of General Symbols

34. blindfolded
Examples of General Symbols

35. Big waves
Examples of General Symbols

36. Mask
Examples of General Symbols

37. Eagle
Examples of General Symbols

38. Bar of gold
Examples of General Symbols

40. High rising building
Examples of General Symbols

41. key
Examples of General Symbols

42. Huge rock
Examples of General Symbols

43. Rising sun
Examples of General Symbols

44. Skull with crossed bones
Examples of General Symbols

45. Multi-tattooed man
Examples of General Symbols