EDITORIAL CARTOONING
EDITORIAL CARTOON
-is an editorial page illustration expressing opinion and interpretation.
- also known as “political cartoons"
- the word "cartoon" was derived from two words: caricature and lampoon.
-LAMPOON is a piece of malicious writing, a personally written satire
Effective Editorial Cartoon
1. It deals with a single idea.
2. It is humorous.
3. It exerts influence on the reader.
4. It is realistic.
5. It entertains the reader.
CARTOONIST- is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons.
Many print cartoons are published in print media of various kids, such as
newspapers, magazines or school papers.
BASIC STEPS IN DRAWING CARTOON
1. ISSUE- determine the issue and know the facts about that issue.
2. STAND- agree or disagree? Yes or no? make your comment
3. Decide the symbols to be used.
4. Draw the cartoon.
POINTERS FOR EDITORIAL CARTOONING
1. Limit the use of words. Decide on single point.
2. Use universal symbols.
3. Have your own style. Do not copy or plagiarize.
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