SPREADS
DESIGN
WRITING
PARTS OF A YBK
STARTS WITH "T"
100

This spread indicates new sections and provides continuity with the theme.

What is a DIVIDER?

100

This is the invisible (or white space created) line that runs across the spread.

What is an EYELINE?

100

The type of question yearbook staffers always need to ask when they interview.

What is an OPEN-ENDED QUESTION?

100

This is the abbreviation for Double Page Spread.

What is a DPS?
100

The unifying idea that has a visual and verbal element that holds the book together and creates structure for the story of the year.

What is a THEME?

200

This spread is at the back of the book and finishes the story of the year and brings the book closure.

What is an OPENING?

200

This is empty space around content, often separating or framing topics.

What is WHITE SPACE?

200

Often placed just below a headline, this form of writing offers deeper insight and information.

What is a SUBHEADLINE?

200

This section highlights activities that take place in the lives of students in and outside of school.

What is the STUDENT LIFE SECTION?

200

The ability to mark photos with names of individuals who appear in the photos.

What is TAGGING?

300

This spread indicates new sections and provides continuity with the theme.

What is a DIVIDER?
300

The largest photo on the page, must be a strong emotional or action shot to catch the  attention of the audience.

What is a DOMINANT PHOTO?

300

Short bits of information that are provided on sidebars or as complimentary elements to the content on the page.

What is a MOD?

300

The inside front and back covers of a book, which can be printed on.

What are ENDSHEETS?

300

Name a shape (that starts with a "T") that we can make portraits into.

What is TRIANGLE? or What is a TRAPEZOID?

400

This spread is at the back of the book and finishes the story of the year and brings the book closure.

What is the CLOSING?

400

Lines, tints, screens and textures that help emphasize specific areas within designs. Can also be a diagram or sketch. 

What are GRAPHICS?

400

Different kinds of this writing include ident, summary, quote, expanded, and group.

What is a CAPTION?

400

This grouping of 16 pages is printed on a large sheet of paper, folded, cut and bound into a yearbook.

What is a SIGNATURE?
400

The use of selected fonts to enhance the theme.

What is TYPOGRAPHY?

500

This type of spread has a lot of mini pictures of students on it. 

What is a PORTRAIT SPREAD?
500

A unit of measurement in yearbook. There are six of these units in an inch.

What is a PICA?

500

Introduces the reader to the page by summarizing the story of the page or highlighting its focus. Should use literary devices to be clever or eye-catching.

What is a HEADLINE?
500

What does CMYK stand for?

What are CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW, & BLACK?

500

Page of the yearbook that contains school name, publication name, volume number, year, address, and city/state.

What is the TITLE PAGE?

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