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EDDR 101
What is an Editorial
Cartoon? It is an illustration expressing opinion
and interpretation. The word cartoon is
derived from two words: caricature and
lampoon.
Caricature – is an exaggerated description
generally by sketching. It is a pictorial
representation of a person or an object in
which the defects or peculiarities are
exaggerated so as to produce a ludicrous
(funny, silly and laughable) effect.
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
Caricatures of Famous
Personalities
What is an Editorial
Cartoon? Lampoon – is a piece of malicious writing, a
personal written satire that attacks andridicules. It is sketched rather than written.
The editorial cartoon is one of the oldestand most notable items on the editorialpage.
The editorial cartoon, like the leadeditorial, may also perform any of thethree functions of the news press:
What is an Editorial
Cartoon? To inform
To influence
To entertain
A good cartoon appeals to the sense ofhumor in the process of persuading thereader to accept some opinion. It is aneffective social force.
Like an editorial, a cartoon deals withjust a single idea.
What is an Editorial
Cartoon? The typical editorial cartoon is about
political and social conditions andproblems, though the subject mattercovers a wide range of topics andpurposes.
Some cartoons are good-natured andhumorous, while others are serious andsophisticated.
It uses universal symbols which areeasily understood.
What is an Editorial
Cartoon? It is intended to express, not to impress.
It is original; it may be a rendering of an
old subject in a fresh way.
Cartoon ideas cover a wide
range of subjects, namely:
1. Inspirational
e.g., the school is represented as a mother
taking care of her children.
2. Satirical
e.g., the embarrassment of having boys
wearing earrings.
3. Correctional
e.g., problems involving people taking
prohibited drugs.
Two General Forms of Editorial
Cartoon:
According to Mr. Danilo A. Badua, the
editorial cartoon comes in two general
forms:
AC Cartoon – Attacks and condemns. It
points out the weaknesses or bad features
of a situation so that the reader will come to
realize that such exists, and he is eventually
led to make his judgment and decision. It
may also expose the commission of a wrong
that must be set right.
AC Cartoons:
AC Cartoons:
AC Cartoons:
Two General Forms of Editorial
Cartoons:
DC Cartoon – Defends and commends. It
upholds and supports worth emulating
deeds, accomplishments, and
achievements. It aims to praise and inspire.
DC Cartoons:
DC Cartoons:
DC Cartoons:
What Editorial Cartoon is
NOT: It is not a poster which is crammed with
many elements.
It is not a comic strip over-decorated with
dialogue balloons and numerous labels.
It is not a photo that needs elaborate
captions.
It is not an imitation of style.
It is not pornographic and immoral.
It is not corny and overworked.
Two Important Elements of an
Editorial Cartoon:
1. Editorial Value
It should be relevant to the subject or issue.
It shows the funny side of life’s happenings
and moments of truth and significance.
It influences public opinion.
Two Important Elements of an
Editorial Cartoon:
2. Technical Value
It employs good figure-ground relationship.
It makes use of varied but attractive line
construction.
It shows appropriate exaggeration of
shapes, proportions, and character
expressions.
Cartoon elements supplement and
compliment one another.
References:
Cruz, Ceciliano-Jose B. Advanced
Campus Journalism. Manila: Rex Book
Store, Inc., 1997.
Badua, Danilo A. Art Time Our Time.
Bayombong: SMU Publishing House,
2008.