what is an editorial cartoon?

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What Is An Editorial Cartoon?

A brief guide to the “what, why, and how” of editorial cartooning.

So, What Is It?

They’re graphic interpretations of opinion & thoughts on a topic

Created for newspapers & affiliated websites

Not always politically oriented

What Is It?

Editorial Cartoons reflect current events

Often created under strict deadlines to remain relevant

Not the typical multi-panel set up

What Is It?

What Makes An Editorial Cartoon Great?

Line Work and Smart Writing

Originality: Have your own style & voice

Have an angle & opinion

Don’t let the picture or the text stand alone. Make sure they need each other

What Makes It Great?

What Should You Use When Creating One?

Symbols - Use widely recognized symbols to make a point.

Caricatures – Exaggerated features on prominent figures is a classic editorial move

Humor – Remember that the whole objective is to make a point humor or satire.

What Should You Use?

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