EDITORIAL CARTOONINGMr. Antonio T. Delgado

July 21, 2013

SJN Parish Formation Complex

Do you watch cartoons?

How about animé?

CARTOON

The word cartoon comes from two words: caricature and lampoon.

CARTOON

Caricatures are drawings of people in which certain physical features are exaggerated.

CARTOON

Lampoon is a subtle attack presented humorously.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

EDITORIAL CARTOON

It is an illustration expressing opinion and interpretation.

It is also called a “wordless editorial”. It may or may not be a complement of

the editorial. It serves the function of the editorial and

the other contents of the op-ed pages: to present an opinion on an issue.

THINGS TO LOOK FOR:

Symbolism Stereotyping Exaggeration Humor Analogy Technical Skills

SYMBOLISM

dove – peace typewriter - press P-Noy – government crocodile – corruption blindfolded lady with weighing scales -

justice Juan dela Cruz – Filipino masses

STEREOTYPING

mother – with apron government official – wearing barong the poor – worn-out clothes

EXAGGERATION

EXAGGERATION

EXAGGERATION

EXAGGERATION

HUMOR

Be funny.

Except in tragic situations.

ANALOGY

ANALOGY

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Use of technical tools (pencil, pen and ink).

Shading Shadowing

TIPS FOR CARTOONING

Take a side. Are you for or against a 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.

TIPS FOR CARTOONING

Limit the use of words or labels.

TIPS FOR CARTOONING

Limit the use of words or labels.

TIPS FOR CARTOONING

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.

TIPS FOR CARTOONING

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

THANK YOU!