Editorial cartoons use visuals and symbols to comment on current events and convey a point of view. They aim to make people think about important issues. Cartoonists employ techniques like caricature, stereotyping, and metaphorical symbols to critique problems rather than propose solutions. Creating effective editorial cartoons involves choosing a topic, using simple drawings and symbols to represent opinions, and focusing on a clear main idea with limited text or details.

1. Third Quarter
EDITORIAL
CARTOONING

3. 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.

7. 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.

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

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•Literary/Historical
Reference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

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

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

18. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
victory
- wreath of
laurels

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

37. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
death
- skull and
crossbones

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

39. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
hope
- rainbow

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

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

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

43. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
corrupt
- crocodile

44. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
typewriter
- press

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

46. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
Mallet-
justice

47. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
blindfold-
naiveness

48. SYMBOLLISM IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS
Rising Sun-
Hope

50. 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