My personal Powerpoint presentation on Editorial Cartooning.

1. Lecture in EditorialLecture in Editorial
CartooningCartooning
Noel S. OrtegaNoel S. Ortega
School Paper AdviserSchool Paper Adviser
The Central Point/CentreglipiksThe Central Point/Centreglipiks
Carmona Elementary SchoolCarmona Elementary School

2. Editorial CartooningEditorial Cartooning
ItIt is the process of drawingis the process of drawing
or sketching pictorialor sketching pictorial
caricatures of a person orcaricatures of a person or
object in order to inform,object in order to inform,
influence, argue, criticize,influence, argue, criticize,
praise and interpret a certainpraise and interpret a certain
event or to entertain.event or to entertain.

3. Pastor: Next Sunday, I will preach about the sinPastor: Next Sunday, I will preach about the sin
of lying. To understand more, I want you all toof lying. To understand more, I want you all to
read Mark Chapter 17.read Mark Chapter 17.
(The following Sunday…)(The following Sunday…)
Pastor: How many of you had read Mark ChapterPastor: How many of you had read Mark Chapter
17?17?
(Almost every hand went up except for a guy who(Almost every hand went up except for a guy who
dressed like a gangster)dressed like a gangster)
Pastor: Why my son you haven’t read what I toldPastor: Why my son you haven’t read what I told
you?you?
Guy: Well, I can’t seem to find the 17Guy: Well, I can’t seem to find the 17thth
Chapter.Chapter.
Pastor: (Smiled) Mark has only 16 Chapters. Let’sPastor: (Smiled) Mark has only 16 Chapters. Let’s
now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying.now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying.

4. CartoonCartoon is derived from two words :is derived from two words :
caricaturecaricature andand lampoonlampoon..
CaricatureCaricature is an exaggerated description,is an exaggerated description,
generally, by sketching. It is done ingenerally, by sketching. It is done in
super-likeness manner using scale andsuper-likeness manner using scale and
distortion to suggest the artist’s feelingdistortion to suggest the artist’s feeling
toward the subject. It is a pictorialtoward the subject. It is a pictorial
representation of a person or an object inrepresentation of a person or an object in
which the defects or peculiarities arewhich the defects or peculiarities are
exaggerated so as to produce an amusingexaggerated so as to produce an amusing
effect.effect.
LampoonLampoon is a piece a harsh satire usuallyis a piece a harsh satire usually
directed against an individual.directed against an individual.

5. Cartoon differs from original picture that tellsCartoon differs from original picture that tells
something funny or hilarious.something funny or hilarious.

6. Cartoon is different from poster andCartoon is different from poster and
painting.painting.

7. Cartoon is usually used in comics.Cartoon is usually used in comics.

8. Cartoon drawing is used for trivia.Cartoon drawing is used for trivia.

9. Elements of CartooningElements of Cartooning
It is to be remembered that the elementsIt is to be remembered that the elements
of an editorial article apply also to editorialof an editorial article apply also to editorial
cartoon, that is, the idea should be acartoon, that is, the idea should be a
reaction to a news item. The reactionreaction to a news item. The reaction
could be a simple information, ancould be a simple information, an
interpretation or a form of entertainment.interpretation or a form of entertainment.
In this manner, the cartoonist, while he isIn this manner, the cartoonist, while he is
focused on the idea, must also take intofocused on the idea, must also take into
consideration the cartoon itself throughconsideration the cartoon itself through
the following:the following:

10. 1. Composition1. Composition - it is the arrangement of all the elements- it is the arrangement of all the elements
of a good drawing to produce the desired form andof a good drawing to produce the desired form and
specifications. ( i.e., lines, shades, exaggerations, etc.)specifications. ( i.e., lines, shades, exaggerations, etc.)

11. 2. Balance - it is the stability produce by even distribution2. Balance - it is the stability produce by even distribution
of those elements with respect to the whole. This is doneof those elements with respect to the whole. This is done
through contrasting, opposing, and interacting elements.through contrasting, opposing, and interacting elements.

12. 3. Unity - it is a condition of harmony. It is also the3. Unity - it is a condition of harmony. It is also the
resulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistencyresulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency
of style and character.of style and character.

13. Elements of a Good Editorial CartoonElements of a Good Editorial Cartoon
Good editorial cartoons do more than just breakGood editorial cartoons do more than just break
up the gray areas of a newspaper.up the gray areas of a newspaper.
They should:They should:
Offer insight, influence and change beliefs.Offer insight, influence and change beliefs.
Spark discussion, give life to ideas and provokeSpark discussion, give life to ideas and provoke
thought.thought.
Express the artist’s ideas and thoughts withoutExpress the artist’s ideas and thoughts without
requiring a lot of explanations.requiring a lot of explanations.
Be able to stand on its own and be more than aBe able to stand on its own and be more than a
mere graphic depiction of the editorials it sharesmere graphic depiction of the editorials it shares
the page with.the page with.
Dwell on subject matters which are current andDwell on subject matters which are current and
very relevant to the readers and what they arevery relevant to the readers and what they are
thinking.thinking.

14. Tips for Editorial CartooningTips for Editorial Cartooning
1. Be most concerned with the originality1. Be most concerned with the originality
and clarity of your cartoon’s ideas.and clarity of your cartoon’s ideas.
2. Select news stories of major continuing2. Select news stories of major continuing
interest. The idea must be done in goodinterest. The idea must be done in good
taste and should ‘say’ something.taste and should ‘say’ something.
3. Study some professionally drawn editorial3. Study some professionally drawn editorial
cartoons closely before trying to createcartoons closely before trying to create
one of your own. Remember, studyone of your own. Remember, study
them, but don’t copy themthem, but don’t copy them
4. Don’t clutter you’re your cartoon with too4. Don’t clutter you’re your cartoon with too
many different ideas. Decide on singlemany different ideas. Decide on single
point you want to make.point you want to make.

15. 5. Use symbols which are universal, that is,5. Use symbols which are universal, that is,
something the intended audiencesomething the intended audience
understand. Some topics need nounderstand. Some topics need no
symbols.symbols.
Examples :Examples :
Peace, freedomPeace, freedom - dove- dove
EducationEducation - torch, open book- torch, open book
GreedGreed - crocodile- crocodile
Success, victorySuccess, victory - laurel, medal- laurel, medal
JusticeJustice - balance- balance
6. Visualize the idea. Limit the use of words6. Visualize the idea. Limit the use of words
and labels to the minimum.and labels to the minimum.
7. Get the readers involved and avoid7. Get the readers involved and avoid
libelous ideas and insinuations.libelous ideas and insinuations.

16. The following four basic shapes are the Artist's/ CartoonistsThe following four basic shapes are the Artist's/ Cartoonists
best friends. Learn to draw and shade these four basicbest friends. Learn to draw and shade these four basic
shapes from different perspectives and light directions. Youshapes from different perspectives and light directions. You
can also to gain pencil control, which can be done withcan also to gain pencil control, which can be done with
practice - drawing straight lines down a page using differentpractice - drawing straight lines down a page using different
pressure. When using ink, just practice flow control.pressure. When using ink, just practice flow control.

18. Making CaricatureMaking Caricature

31. Different artists have different idea about a certainDifferent artists have different idea about a certain
issue.issue.

32. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

33. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

34. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

35. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

36. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

37. Different artists have different idea about aDifferent artists have different idea about a
certain issue.certain issue.

38. Now, what’s wrong with this cartoon?Now, what’s wrong with this cartoon?

39. If cartooning bug bites you seriously, here’s some first aid:If cartooning bug bites you seriously, here’s some first aid:
It’s okay to copy cartoonists-in order to improve. Almost allIt’s okay to copy cartoonists-in order to improve. Almost all
artists do it when starting out. Practice, practice andartists do it when starting out. Practice, practice and
practice some more.practice some more.
Stay loose. Draw rough first with light pencil; finish with aStay loose. Draw rough first with light pencil; finish with a
black pen. The seemingly effortless cartoons you chuckleblack pen. The seemingly effortless cartoons you chuckle
and marvel at in some tabloids and broadsheets wereand marvel at in some tabloids and broadsheets were
probably redrawn and refined many times.probably redrawn and refined many times.
To avoid an aimless rut (drawing the same face orTo avoid an aimless rut (drawing the same face or
character over and over again) write down some goals forcharacter over and over again) write down some goals for
yourself. For instance: expressions; males; females; kids;yourself. For instance: expressions; males; females; kids;
trees; houses; funny idea list; etc. Try drawing with yourtrees; houses; funny idea list; etc. Try drawing with your
opposite hand. Maintain a happy balance betweenopposite hand. Maintain a happy balance between
spontaneous doodling and discipline.spontaneous doodling and discipline.
For an effective gag cartoon, the IDEA is most important-For an effective gag cartoon, the IDEA is most important-
not the elegance of the drawing.not the elegance of the drawing.
Try various papers and pens/pencils, even crayons. DrawTry various papers and pens/pencils, even crayons. Draw
veryvery largelarge andand teeny, weenyteeny, weeny..
Borrow cartooning books from your local library or buy forBorrow cartooning books from your local library or buy for
your own.your own.

40. In doing cartoon, don’t forget theIn doing cartoon, don’t forget the
following:following:
NeatnessNeatness
OriginalityOriginality
ElementsElements
LifeLife
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41. ThankThank
you foryou for
listening!listening!