Module for editorial cartooning

1. EDITORIAL
CARTOONING
MARK ONEL L. ABRAHAM
OIC-SCHOOL HEAD, CAMANGAAN EAST ELEM. SCHOOL

2. WHAT IS AN EDITORIAL CARTOON?
*Editorial cartoons are graphic
expressions of their creator’s ideas and
opinions. In addition, the editorial
cartoon usually, but not always, reflects
the publication’s viewpoint.
*Editorial cartoons, like written
editorials, have an educational purpose.
They are intended to make readers think
about current political issues.
*Editorial cartoons must use a visual and
verbal vocabulary that is familiar to
readers.
*Editorial cartoons are published in a
mass medium, such as a newspaper, news
magazine, or the Web.

3. WHAT IS AN EDITORIAL CARTOON?
*Editorial cartoons differ from comic strips.
Editorial cartoons appear on the newspaper’s
editorial or front page, not on the comics
page. They usually employ a single-panel
format and do not feature continuing
characters in the way that comic strips do.
*Editorial cartoons are sometimes referred
to as political cartoons, because they often
deal with political issues
*A combination of artistic skill, hyperbole,
metaphor, satire or irony to question
authority and draw attention to social and
political issues such as corruption and other
social ills.

4. THROWBACK…
The first editorial cartoon was drawn by Benjamin Franklin,
and appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754
entitled "Join, or Die."

5. WHAT AN EDITORIAL CARTOONIST
SHOULD KEEP IN MIND…

6. BE UPDATED.
SO, NEVER STOP
READING

7. KEEP YOUR READERS
IN MIND

8. USE HUMOR

9. KNOW WHEN
AND WHEN NOT
TO ATTACK

10. BE POLITICALLY CORRECT

11. BLOW THAT TALK
BALLOON AND LIMIT
THE USE OF LABEL

12. GRAMMAR RULES

13. SIZE MATTERS!

14. LEARN TO INTEGRATE

15. BE UNIQUE,
BE CREATIVE, AND
USE SYMBOLS

16. YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO CONSIDER…

17. FACIAL
EXPRESSION IS
IMPORTANT

18. MAKE YOUR
CHARACTERS MOVE

19. IDENTIFY THE
SOURCE OF LIGHT
AND USE AN
APPROPRIATE
SHADING
TECHNIQUE

20. COMMON ILLUSTRATIONS
OF EDITORIAL CARTOONS

21. PREDATOR- PREY RELATIONSHIP

22. HERO- VILLAIN RELATIONSHIP

23. STRONG VS. WEAK

24. SIZES OF ELEMENTS ARE PROMINENT
TO INDICATE SITUATIONS

25. DANGEROUS OR ALARMING SITUATIONS

26. PRESENCE OF HINDRANCES

27. COMMON SYMBOLS USED IN EDITORIAL
CARTOONING

28. JUAN DELA CRUZ
( Masang Pilipino)

29. FAT OLD MAN IN
BARONG TAGALOG
(Politicians)

30. CROCODILE/
VULTURE
( Corruption)

31. DOVE
( Peace/ freedom)

32. SNAIL/ TURTLE
(Slow Process)

33. TORCH/BULB
( Enlightenment)

34. WEIGHING SCALE
Justice

35. BOOK AND PEN
( Education)

36. BOULDER, BALL
AND CHAIN
(Difficulties/ Burdens)

37. GRIM REAPER
( DEATH)

38. MASK
( Deception)

39. STEPS IN DRAWING AN
EDITORIAL CARTOON

40. ELEMENTS OF AN
EDITORIAL CARTOON
1. PRIMARY- A SYMBOL WHERE
THE MAIN ISSUE IS
ANCHORED.
2. SECONDARY-IT GIVES
EMPHASIS TO THE ISSUE
AND MAKES IT SPECIFIC.
3. TERTIARY- PROVIDES
DETAILS AND
COMPLETENESS

41. HOW TO EVALUATE AN
EDITORIAL CARTOON

42. 1. IDENTIFY THE
ISSUE
2. IDENTIFY THE
SYMBOLS THAT YOU
WANT TO USE
3. ARRANGE THE
ELEMENTS THRU
SCRIBBLING
4.FINALIZE YOUR
DRAWING

43. TECHNICAL 30%
- Make use of a minimum
number of labels
- Show logical use of various
sizes, dimensions, and
promotions of images
- Display attractive use of
shading and other
techniques
- Utilizes witty, original and
creative representation of
ideas/ concepts on the issue
given

44. CONTENT 60%
- Presents clear, specific and
recognizable point of view or
opinion on the given topic
- Raise relevant, timely issues and
concerns about the topic
- Is in good taste and free from
libelous, indecent, and abstract
ideas
- Arouses interest and analytic
thinking among its readers
- Constructively criticizes and
influences reader’s opinion

45. ETHICS 10%
-observe ethical and
professional standards of
journalism ( fairness,
relevance, accuracy, and
balance)
-Observe copyright laws

51. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!!!

52. ANO ANG IYONG OPINYON UKOL
SA KASALUKUYANG KALAGAYAN
NG PILIPINAS?