PPT Editorial cartooning Campus Journalism

EMPOWERING VOICES:
A Journalism Training for School Paper
Advisers and Coaches
Venue
Date

ILLUSTRATING IDEAS: HANDS-ON
WORKSHOP FOR EDITORIAL
CARTOONING
ROLO B. ATENCIO
Pambujan National High School
Teacher III

Session Objectives
 Define editorial cartooning and its
significance.
 Identify the elements of an effective
editorial cartoon.
 Create a draft of an editorial cartoon
based on current social or political
issues
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

Professional Standards Covered
PPST:
Domain 7: Personal Growth and
Professional Development
Strand 5: Professional Development
Goals

Discussion Flow
Introduction to Editorial Cartooning
Characteristics of Effective
Editorial Cartoons
Elements of an Editorial Cartoon

Discussion Flow
Techniques and Tools for Cartooning
Tips and Ethical Standards in
Cartooning

Instructions:
1. Display a simple, non-political editorial cartoon on the
screen.
2. Ask participants, “What do you think this cartoon is
trying to say?”
3. Prompt them with a few guiding questions:
o “What’s happening in the cartoon?”
o “What do you think the cartoonist is trying to express
through this image?”
4. After a brief pause for thinking, invite a few participants
to share their thoughts.

What’s happening in the cartoon?
ANALYSIS

What do you think the cartoonist is trying to
express through this image?

Editorial Cartooning is derived from two words:
Caricature – which means a sketch or a description
which exaggerates the peculiarities of a person or
defects of a thing.
Lampoon – which means a remark that attacks and
makes fun of a person in a more or less negative way.

Cartoon
 Visual interpretation of a news or issue through
illustration or caricature.
 Similar to Editorial Writing (both discuss timely issues)
 Similar to poster making (both use illustrations to convey
ideas)
 Difference from editorial article (medium is
artworks/illustrations)
 Difference from poster (simple, easy to understand)

The newspaper page reserved for the editorial
section also includes editorial cartoons.
Editorial cartoons are actually editorials in
pictorial form.
Editorial cartoons are almost anywhere in the
newspaper (it could be in the first page and editorial
page)
Editorial cartoons depict social, political,
economic, cultural and historical conditions.

Importance:
Communicates powerful messages
visually.
Simplifies complex issues.
Engages and influences public
opinion.

Characteristics of
Effective Editorial
Cartoon

It deals with a single idea.
It is humorous.
It exerts influence on the reade
It is realistic.
It entertains the reader.

It deals
with a si
ngle ide
a.

It exerts in
fluence on
the reader.

Elements of an Editorial Cartoon
1.Symbolism: Using objects to represent larger ideas.
2.Exaggeration: Highlighting features to make a point.
3.Irony: Conveying contradictions for effect.
4.Labeling: Adding text to clarify meaning.
5.Humor: Drawing attention through wit and satire.

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

DOVE
Freedom,peace,
democracy

SALAKOT
Juan Dela Cruz
representing the
ordinary Filipino.

CHAIN
Suppression of
freedom, maltreatment
and slavery.

KAMATAYAN
DEATH OR
BAD OMEN

SYRINGE
Cure, death
sentence, drug
addiction

CROCODILE
Abusive person of
authority

MALLET and SCALE
Justice

Exaggerate the inclusion of emotion and state
of being thru facial expression, clothing, lines,
shadows, etc.

Techniques and Tools
for Cartooning

HATCHING
The most basic method of creating
value in ink drawing is linear
hatching. Fine parallel lines fill an
area, so that from just a slight
distance, we have the illusion of
value. The closer the lines are, the
less white paper shows, and the
darker the value appears. Heavier
line weight also gives a darker
appearance.

CROSSHATCHING
Crosshatching is the drawing of two layers
of hatching at right-angles to create a mesh-
like pattern. Multiple layers in varying
directions can be used to create textures.
Crosshatching is often used to create tonal
effects, by varying the spacing of lines or by
adding additional layers of lines.
Crosshatching is used in pencil drawing, but
is particularly useful with pen and ink
drawing, to create the impression of areas of
tone, since the pen can only create a solid
black line.

STIPPLINNG
Stippling uses tiny dots to
create value. The closer
together the dots, the
darker the tone. Larger
dots create a denser tonal
value more quickly, but can
look coarse.

SCUMBLING
Scumbling, often called the
'brillo pad' technique, uses
layers of small calligraphic,
scribbled marks to build up
value and texture. Varying the
direction and shape adds
more interest than a simple
circular scribble.

SMOOTH SHADING
Smooth shading can use combinations
of circular shading and contour lines
to bring more depth into your drawing.
Practicing this technique is imperative
to create realistic shade, and allows
you to use ultimate scope of tonal
values with the highest degree of
accuracy.

Caricature
• it is a rendered image showing the features of its subject
in a simplified or exaggerated way.
• It is a description of a person using exaggeration of some
characteristics.
• It is the satirical illustration of a person or a thing.
• It can be insulting or complimentary and can serve a
political purpose or be drawn solely for entertainment.

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

Employ single stroke or
line.

Focus on one topic only.

Limit the use of words and
labels.

Use Universal or common
symbols.

Details in the drawing are not
necessary.

Simplicity of
the drawing is
encouraged;
simple but the
message is
clear and
intact.

Draw clearly facial
expression and
prominent
identity,
especially when
drawing persons.

Limit the things to
be drawn from
three five only to
illustrate the
idea.

Ethical Standards in Cartooning
o Avoid defamation and discrimination.
o Ensure accuracy and fairness.
o Respect diverse opinions and sensibilities.
o Balance satire with responsibility.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All participants will create their own editorial cartoon
about a current social or political issue (e.g., school rules,
environmental issues, or any topic of relevance to them).
2. Provide them with the following guidelines:
o The cartoon should include at least two of the core
elements discussed (e.g., symbolism, exaggeration,
irony).
o The message should be clear, and the cartoon should
use visual techniques to express an opinion or
perspective on the issue.

INSTRUCTIONS:
3. Allow participants for 30 minutes to brainstorm,
sketch, and finalize their cartoons. They can use
traditional tools, paper and markers or digital tools if
available.
4, After the allotted time, volunteers from the group
will explain the message and techniques they used
(e.g., "We used a broken chain to symbolize freedom" or
"The exaggerated face represents frustration over the
issue").

References
• Editorial Cartooning Handbook for Campus Journalists"
(2024 Edition)
• PARADOX: A GRAPHIC GUIDE ON EDITORIAL
CARTOONING 2023
• Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST).

“Cartoons may be drawn in jest, but
their messages are profound. Use
your artistry to inspire, provoke
thought, and illuminate truth.“
-Anonymous

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