This is what we call the large font on the top of each page that tells us what the page is about.
Headline or Title
Get rid of space around the subject of the photo
Close up
The text that accompanies one or more photos, giving context or more information on the contents of that photo
Caption
The unifying idea that has a visual and verbal element that holds the book together and creates structure for the story of the year
Theme
This spread is at the back of the book and finishes the story of the year and brings the book closure
Closing
The empty space around content, often separating or framing topics
White space
Avoid ALWAYS using the center of the frame.
Rule of Thirds
These pages list titles and page numbers to tell the reader where they can find information in the yearbook.
Table of Contents
The ability to mark photos with the names of the individuals who appear in them
Tagging
Page-by-page document that helps us plan what will be on each page of the yearbook.
Ladder or Yearbook Ladder
The largest photo on the page, must be strong or emotional action shot to catch the attention of the audience
Dominant photo
Look for natural frames in the shot.
Frame the Subject
The heavy paper between the cover and the first and last pages is used to hold the signatures in the yearbook
Endsheets
This type of yearbook structure is typically composed of student life, sports, academics, clubs/orgs, and portraits
Traditional
This is the big idea that we build our yearbook around. For example, last year's was "Magical Forest."
Theme
Lines, tints, stickers, and textures that help emphasize specific areas within designs
Graphics
Engage the viewer with colors and patterns.
Capture Repetition
These two free pages come with ALL yearbooks. Students and parents can log in and add their own photos or texts in Tree Ring.
Custom Pages
The use of selected fonts to enhance the theme
Typography
The spine of the yearbook, where the left page meets the right page. We should avoid placing subjects of photos and text here
Gutter
This word means "united and working together effectively." We want the yearbook to be ____________ so that the pages make sense together.
Cohesive
Be Creative! Look for interesting perspectives!
Vary the Angle
This is what we call the photo of all the 8th graders in the gym that takes up two pages in the yearbook.
8th Grade Pano
Page of the yearbook that contains school name, publication name, volume number, year, address, and city/state
Title page