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CartoonINGOpinions and Perspectives

Student OpinionStudent Opinion is expressed in the newspaper through the lead editorial (editorial proper), columns, letters to the editor, and editorial cartoons.

Editorial Cartoon

An editorial cartoon is an editorial page illustration expressing opinion and interpretation. The word cartoon is derived from two words:

•CARRICATURE and

•LAMPOON.

Editorial Cartoon• A caricature is an exaggerated description,

generally by sketching. It is a pictorial representation of a person or thing in which a defect or peculiarity is exaggerated so as to produce a ludicrous effect.

• A lampoon, on the other hand, is a piece of malicious writing, a personal written satire that attacks and ridicules.

Purpose

•Inform•Influence•Entertain

Qualities of an effective Editorial Cartoon

It should appeal to the readers’ sense of humor in order to

persuade him to accept an opinion. It is an effective social

force.

It should deal with only a single idea.

The typical cartoon is about political and

social conditions and problems.

It uses limited number of words.

Remember:

A good cartoon, like a good picture, is

worth 10,000 words.

It is symbolic.

Remember:

Use universal symbols.

It is ORIGINAL.

Remember:

DON’T PLAGIARIZE.

It is Ethical.

Remember: A cartoon should not defame or expose a person or object to hatred, ridicule, or

contempt.

Editorial Cartoon

Some cartoons are good-natured and humorous; others are serious and sophisticated.

Types of Editorial Cartoon

• Inspirational

• Satirical

• Correctional

Campus cartoonists should ask themselves the following questions:

• Will the cartoon hurt someone?

• Is it over-exagerrated?• Is the cartoon decent?• Is the cartoon corny?• Is it a fresh idea?

Evaluate the following cartoons

Draw the following (LATER)

• Illegal mining in Davao Oriental

• Garbage problems in the campus

• Drug abuse• Global warming• Campus Journalism: a

catalyst for change

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