Campus Journalism - Editorial Cartooning

1. Mr. Antonio T. Delgado
July 21, 2013
SJN Parish Formation Complex

2. Do you watch cartoons?

3. How about animé?

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

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

16. CARTOON
 Lampoon is a
subtle attack
presented
humorously.

17. EDITORIAL CARTOON

18. 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.

23. THINGS TO LOOK FOR:
 Symbolism
 Stereotyping
 Exaggeration
 Humor
 Analogy
 Technical Skills

24. SYMBOLISM
 dove – peace
 typewriter - press
 P-Noy – government
 crocodile – corruption
 blindfolded lady with weighing scales -
justice
 Juan dela Cruz – Filipino masses

25. STEREOTYPING
 mother – with apron
 government official – wearing barong
 the poor – worn-out clothes

26. EXAGGERATION

27. EXAGGERATION

28. EXAGGERATION

29. EXAGGERATION

30. HUMOR

31. Be funny.
Except in tragic situations.

32. ANALOGY

33. ANALOGY

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

35. 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.

36. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
 Limit the use of words or labels.

37. TIPS FOR CARTOONING
 Limit the use of words or labels.

38. 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.

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

40. THANK YOU!