EDITORIAL CARTOONING

(Paglalarawang Tudling or Kartung Pang-

Editoryal)

Cartoon• A drawing depicting a humorous

situation, often accompanied by a caption.

• A drawing representing current public figures or issues symbolically and often satirically: a political cartoon.

Cartooning• To draw a humorous or

satirical representation of; caricature.

• To make humorous or satirical drawings.

Editorial Cartoon- also known as a political cartoon, is an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities.

Editorial Cartoonist also known as a political

cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary.

Features of CartoonsCartoons are created to convey messages about ideas and judgments that the cartoonist is making about people, events or institutions. The message may be light-hearted, humorous, mocking, savage or sympathetic.

Each cartoon has a number of visual and language features that create the overall impression and help to communicate the message. These include the use of symbols, colour, caricature and stereotypes.

Symbols can be objects, signs, logos or animals that indicate ideas and feelings. Objects are often used as symbols to communicate ideas about people, places and mood or atmosphere.

Colors are often associated with ideas and feelings.

Caricature is a visual representation of a person (or group) in which some distinctive physical feature is deliberately exaggerated or over-emphasized. Caricatures are generally meant to be humorous and are often used to make fun of a person.

Stereotyping refers to forming a quick, superficial image of a group of people which is usually based on false or incomplete information. There are stereotypes of men, women, boys, girls, older people, teenagers, occupations, national and ethnic groups. Stereotyping implies a value judgment about a person or group and, because it can give a limited or over simplistic view of people, it is generally seen as undesirable.

Caricature• it is a rendered image showing the features of

its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way.• It is a description of a person using

exaggeration of some characteristics.• It is the satirical illustration of a person or a

thing.• It can be insulting or complimentary and can

serve a political purpose or be drawn solely for entertainment.

Identify the following

caricatures

Cartoon Emotions

Cartoon Ears

Cartoon Eyes

Cartoon Mouths

Caricatures of politicians are commonly used in editorial cartoons, while caricatures of movie stars are often found in entertainment magazines.

Criteria for Editorial Cartooning

(Based on NSPC 2013)

1.Technical ---------------------- 50 %• Makes use of minimum number of

labels• Shows logical use of various sizes,

dimensions, proportions of images• Displays attractive use of shading and

other techniques• Utilizes witty, original and creative

representation of ideas/ concepts on the issue given

1.Content ---------------------- 40 %• Presents clear, specific andhumorous angle

on the issue/ topic given.• Raises relevant , timely issues and

concerns about the topic.• Is in good taste, free from libelous,

indecent and abstract ideas.• Arouses interest and influences opinion of

its readers• Constructively criticizes and influences

reader’s opinion.

1.Ethics ------------------10 %• Observes ethical and professional

standards for print media on fairness, relevance, accuracy and balance; respectful of subject’s rights

• Observe copyright laws