Class/Book Organization
What is the blueprint that helps you plan your yearbook called?
The Ladder
What do we call the outside of the yearbook?
The cover
What do we call the absence of elements in an area on a spread?
White space
What do we call an unposed photo showing action?
A candid
What is the vertical space between the inside margins of facing pages?
The gutter
What does a coverage report ensure?
That everyone is included in the book the designated number of times
What four key items are typically printed on the spine?
To separate sections and provide information about the section’s content while tying back to the theme
What is a short copy phrase that reflects a yearbook’s theme?
Results will vary
What’s the difference between a bird’s eye photo and a worm’s eye photo?
Bird’s eye is taken from above; worm’s eye is taken from below
What do we call the white space around a spread?
Margins
Which page contains the title, volume number, and school information?
The Title Page
What’s the purpose of a divider page?
To separate sections and provide information about the section’s content while tying back to the theme
What is a self-contained module, such as a top 10 list or photo cluster, called?
A package/mod
What’s the term for directing focus to certain elements to show importance?
A hierarchy
What’s the purpose of grids when designing a spread?
To help with alignment and spacing
What’s the difference between the front end sheet and the back end sheet?
The front end sheet often has the table of contents, while the back end sheet is used for autographs
Which section lists everyone in the book and what pages they appear on?
The index
What set of rules ensures design and fonts stay consistent throughout the book?
A style guide
What does it mean for a photo to “bleed”?
It extends beyond the trim marks, leaving no white margin
What is the main story on a page or spread called and what is the name for the small line of text giving credit to the writer or photographer?
The copy and the byline
Which section must be written so specifically for your school/year that it wouldn’t make sense elsewhere?
The Opening
What information is found in the colophon?
Facts about production, such as printer, copies ordered, type and paper specifications, and acknowledgements
Two facing pages designed as one unit are known as what?
A spread
What’s the difference between cropping and creating a cut-out?
Cropping trims parts of an image; a cut-out removes the background entirely
What’s the difference between a display font and a copy font?
Display fonts are decorative, used for headlines; copy fonts are plainer, smaller, and used for body text