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 and
ridicules. It is sketched rather than written.

 The editorial cartoon is one of the oldest

and most notable items on the editorial
page.
 The editorial cartoon, like the lead
editorial, may also perform any of the
three functions of the news press:
What is an Editorial
Cartoon?
 To inform
 To influence
 To entertain

 A good cartoon appeals to the sense of

humor in the process of persuading the
reader to accept some opinion. It is an
effective social force.
 Like an editorial, a cartoon deals with
just a single idea.
What is an Editorial
Cartoon?
 The typical editorial cartoon is about
political and social conditions and
problems, though the subject matter
covers a wide range of topics and
purposes.
 Some cartoons are good-natured and
humorous, while others are serious and
sophisticated.
 It uses universal symbols which are
easily 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.