Theme
Describe what a "theme" is.
"big idea" that ties the yearbook together
the "personality" of the yearbook
an idea to connect back to; a central idea
Describe the rule of thirds
Imaginary 3x3 grid
Subject of photo is placed at the intersections of the 3x3 grid to make the photo appear more dynamic and balanced
What are the 2 types of questions you can ask during an interview?
CLOSED-ENDED & OPEN-ENDED
Re-write this Primary Headline and Sub Headline to make it more interesting:
DIDN'T LOSE A GAME
The girls' soccer team didn't lose a game this season. That's cool. They must've practiced a lot.
Responses may vary.
DEFINE "captions". What is a caption?
A caption is a short piece of informative text that accompanies a photo.
It provides details like who is in the photo, what is happening, when and where it took place, and why it's important.
What are the 2 parts of a theme?
(Hint: 👀 and 🗣️)
Verbal & Visual
Describe the difference between BIRD'S eye view and WORM'S eye view photos.
BIRD'S eye view: Photo taken from ABOVE, subject is BELOW
WORM'S eye view: Photo is taken from BELOW, subject is ABOVE
Describe at least 2 elements of interview ETIQUETTE
Prepare your questions beforehand
Introduce yourself and your purpose
Ask for permission
Write down important information (take notes!)
Thank your interviewee
DESCRIBE: What's the difference between the PRIMARY headline and the SECONDARY headline.
Be sure to describe differences in APPEARANCE and CONTENT.
PRIMARY HEADLINE: Big, bold title to grab the reader's attention. Main idea of the story. Short and sweet.
SECONDARY (SUB) HEADLINE: Smaller line of text. Adds extra details or context to the primary headline to make the readers want to learn more.
Name the 4 TYPES of captions.
Standard (5 W's & H)
Group (One caption for a group of photos)
Identification (Identifiers like name and grade)
Quote ("_____")
name at least 2 elements of VERBAL theme
Content (stories, captions, words)
Headlines
Voice & Tone
What are the two TYPES of photos?
CANDID & POSED
EXPLAIN: Why is it important to take notes while conducting an interiew?
Remember important details
Check spelling of names and other important details
Organize thoughts
Map out stories
DESCRIBE at least 2 PURPOSES of headlines.
THINK: What should a headline DO in a yearbook? What purpose should it serve?
Grab attention
Guide the reader into the story/spread
Highlight the focus of the spread
Set the tone
Connect to the theme
Which TYPE of caption is this:
Jeremy Lin, 8th Grade, Varsity Boys Basketball Team Captain
IDENTIFICATION
"IDENT"
Name at least 2 elements of VISUAL themes.
Cover (first impression of theme)
Color Scheme
Fonts & Letterforms
Clipart & Graphics
EXPLAIN:
Which is more interesting for a yearbook or newspaper: CANDID or POSED photos?
CANDID
Candid photos typically feel more real. They capture people in the moment - laughing, thinking, playing - instead of just smiling at the camera. Natural moments tell better stories and show more personality than posed pictures.
Name the 3 PURPOSES of asking interview questions.
(What are we trying to LEARN from the interviewee?)
Interviewing for...
FACTS, UNDERESTANDING, and EMOTION
Name 3 literary devices you could use to make your headline more CREATIVE!
Allusions
Slang
Alliteration
Rhyming
Word Play
What does A. B. C. D. stand for?
(ABCD Technique when caption writing)
Action, Basic Info, Context, Direct Quote
What are the 5 C's of a good theme?
Curated
Clear
Creative
Catchy
Consistent
What does the word "composition" mean?
Composition is how a photographer arranges visual elements within their frame.
Photo composition is often what determines if a photo is pleasing to the eye. (Rule of thirds, depth of focus, etc.)
Name 2 strategies to get good answers from your interviewee.
THINK: How might you get someone to be open to share?
Be friendly
Listen (don't be afraid of silence, wait for a response)
Ask one question at a time
Ask open-ended questions
Ask follow-up questions
When writing a headline, name at least 2 GUIDELINES you should follow/consider.
Match the headline to the dominant photo or story
Headlines should complement the yearbook's theme
Use strong, active verbs
Should be kept clear and concise
Should be written in present tense
Identify the A, B, C, and D in the following caption:
Sprinting across the finish line, 7th grader Penny Pedersen wins 1st place in the 100-meter dash in the district championship! Penny ran all summer in hopes to come back after placing 3rd in the district competition last year. "My hard work finally paid off!", Penny exclaimed in her post-race interview.
ACTION: Sprinting across the finish line
BASIC INFO: 7th grader Penny Pedersen, 1st place, 100-meter dash, district championship
CONTEXT: 3rd place last year, ran all summer to "come back"
QUOTE: "My hard work finally paid off!"