The document discusses editorial cartoons, which use caricatures, exaggeration, humor, and symbolism to express opinions on issues. Editorial cartoons aim to critique something through ridicule, irony or sarcasm. They serve the same function as editorials by presenting an interpretation of an issue. Cartoonists employ techniques like symbolism, stereotyping, exaggeration, humor, analogy and technical drawing skills. The tips suggest cartoonists take a clear position; use facial expressions, universal symbols and limited text or labels; and develop their own style through reading widely.

1. Editorial Cartooning

2. Do you watch
CARTOONS/ANIME?

19. CARTOON
The word CARTOON comes
from two words:
1. CARICATURE
2. LAMPOON

20. CARICATURE
• Drawings of people in which certain physical
features are exaggerated.

21. LAMPOON
•It is a subtle attack
presented humorously.
•Publicly criticize
(someone or something)
by using ridicule, irony
or sarcasm.

22. EDITORIAL CARTOON

23. EDITORIAL CARTOON
• It is an illustration expressing opinion and interpretation
• It is also called “wordless editorial”
• It serves the function of the editorial and the other contents
of the op-ed pages: to present an opinion of an issue.

24. Things to look for:
•Symbolism
•Stereotyping
•Exaggeration
•Humor
•Analogy
•Technical Skills

25. SYMBOLISM
Symbols are understood to represent something else.
Example:
• Dove – peace
• Typewriter – press
• P-NOY/Duterte – government
• Crocodile – corruption
• Blindfolded lady with weighing scale – justice
• Juan Dela Cruz – Filipino masses

26. STEREOTYPING
•Mother – with apron
•Government official – wearing barong
•The poor – worn-out clothes

27. EXAGGERATION
• represent
(something) as
being larger,
greater, better, or
worse than it
really is.

28. HUMOR
• Be funny,
except in
tragic
situations.

29. ANALOGY
• It is a comparison of two unlikely things.

30. TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Use of technical tools (pencil, pen and
ink)
•Shading
•Shadowing

31. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
• Take a side. Are you for or against certain
issue?
• Use facial expressions and emotions.
• Use universal symbols, those which can be
understood at once by your intended reader.
• Do not clutter your cartoon with unnecessary
details or complicate your drawing with artistic
touches.

32. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
• Limit the use of words or labels.
• Use shading to make your article more
convincing. Have only one light source.
• Draw your cartoons in landscape.
• Use margins/border: it shows professionalism
• Have your own style. Do not copy or plagiarize.

33. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
•Read, read and read. Remember: the
editorial cartoonist is not just an
artist. You are also a JOURNALIST.

34. Analyzing an Editorial
Cartoon

41. 1. Philippine Government
2. new generation
3. peace
4. time
5. hope
6. death
7. wealth
8. hindrances
9. progress
10. slavery
a. chain
b. money bags
c. dove
d. rising building
e. rising sun
f. big clock
g. wave
h. baby fetus
i. flag
j. skull/crossbones
Match the following words with their common
symbols. Write the letter on the space before
the number.

42. 1. Philippine Government
2. new generation
3. peace
4. time
5. hope
6. death
7. wealth
8. hindrances
9. progress
10. slavery
a. chain
b. money bags
c. dove
d. rising building
e. rising sun
f. big clock
g. wave
h. baby fetus
i. flag
j. skull/crossbones
Match the following words with their common
symbols. Write the letter on the space before
the number.