The document discusses editorial cartooning, highlighting its similarities to editorial writing and the various elements and techniques involved in creating impactful cartoons. It outlines common scenarios depicted in editorial cartoons, such as predator-prey relationships and hero-villain dynamics, while emphasizing the importance of elements like symbols and shading. Additionally, practical advice for aspiring cartoonists is provided, including materials and techniques for effective illustration.

1. /icing/
ed cartooning is not dead.
JLDGDD 2017

2. What is Editorial Cartooning?

3. Similar to Editorial Writing.
Constructively similar to Poster
Making.
Visual representation of a news.
Technically different from Poster
Making.
Source: Glenn L. Agustin, Education Program Advisor, DepEd, Cabanatuan City

4. 6 COMMON SCENARIOS IN ED CARTOONS
• Predator-Prey Relationship
• Hero-Villain Relationship
• Strong vs. Weak
• Sizes of primary elements are exaggerated to
indicate situations
• Dangerous or alarming situations
• Presence of hindrances or problems
Source: Glenn L. Agustin, Education Program Advisor, DepEd, Cabanatuan City

5. “President’s Dilemma: BBL”
Source: S. Zamora, 2015, zamoracartoons.blogspot.com

6. Elements inside an Ed Cartoon
Primary – a
symbol
where the
main issue is
anchored
(PNoy)
Source: S. Zamora, 2015, zamoracartoons.blogspot.com
Secondary –
emphasizes
the issue and
makes it
specific (BBL,
Mindanao,
Peace)
Tertiary – a
symbol that
provides details
and
completeness of
the illustration
(shades, glasses,
thought bubble,
SAF 44)
Copyright, IP
– the artist’s
signature and
date of
creation.

7. REMEMBER:
EDITORIAL CARTOONS ARE
SUBJECT TO *LIBEL.
*a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation. (Google)

8. Movement
Ways of Delivery
Highlighting
Expressing
“POTPI Resignation”
By J. Argel
“The Phil. Justice”
By A. Niangar
“Voices of the Masses”
By A. Manaloto

9. ISSUES CAN BE TREATED:
POSITIVELY NEGATIVELY
or
“Campus Health”
By J. de Dios
“Tuition Hike AGAIN”
By B. Corado

10. REMEMBER:
TRY TO TAKE NOTE OF THE
ARTICLE’S/TITLE’S CRITICAL PART.

11. PRACTICAL
SHADING

15. 1. Dark/No shade
(M1, H, F)
2. Darker (M2, HB,
2B, 5B)
3. Darkest (M3, M4,
5B, 6B)
4. Pitch Black (6B or Marker)
1
2
3
4

16. SHADING TECHNIQUES/PROFILES

17. Source: (Google)
Your eyes are the sun/source of light

18. Source: (Google)
Sun/SOL is above the illustration

19. Hybrid Sun/SOL
Source: (Google)

20. Source: (Google)
NE and NW Sun/SOL

21. SAMPLES

22. “EJK IMPACT IN THE COUNTRY”
by Unknown

23. “War as a Canvas”
by R. Aranda, W. Wurster

24. “Bangsa-Moro Basic Law: Verdict”
by J. de Dios

25. “Election Year”
by E. Bernardino

26. “College as a Pressure Cooker”
by K. Aquino

27. “Yolanda Donations: Where Art Thou?”
by J. de Dios

28. “Implementation of Cyber Crime Law”
by A. Manaloto

29. “Athlete vs. Student Benefits”
by R. Nochete

30. Unknown Ed Art: Topic is Poverty
by Unknown

31. “Survival of the Fittest”
by N. Buniel

32. “FEU’s Online Reputation”
by A. Manaloto

33. “MARCOS”
by J. Argel

34. “Presidential Candidacy Now”
by K. Aquino

35. “Student Council Voting”
by Unknown

36. REMEMBER:
WIT, HUMOUR,
EXAGGERATION,
DRAMA, KNOWLEDGE,
DETAIL, RELEVANCE
REALISM
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37. Takeaways for the Competition
• Eat your breakfast. Uminom ng Enervon.
• Bring your trinket; help yourself feel at ease.
• “Huwag mo sabihing wala kang alam, meron yan. ‘Di mo lang
alam.”
• BRING A SHARPENER.
• PENCILS: USE MONGOL 2 or 3 (HB - 2B, 3B, 5B – H, 3H)
• PENS: UNIPIN .05, .2, .5, .8 (AVOID BALLPOINT)
• Penbrush for advanced illustrations.
• Copic markers, Kure Colors, specifically Gray hues, give the best
results in shading.
• Light strokes for initial sketch; minimal pressure next.

38. GOODLUCK!