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Yearbook Terms
Yearbook
Term | Definition |
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cover | the outside of the yearbook |
end sheets | the heavy paper between the cover and the first and the last pages of the yearbook; holds the cover to interior pages |
title page | page one of the yearbook; includes school's name, address, and telephone number |
opening | the first DPS that introduces the theme |
closing | the last DPS that give closure to yearbook, year, and themes |
Double Page Spread | even(left) and odd(right) page together to make one |
gutter | the area in center of spread where the pages go into the binding; photos can cross gutter, but not typography |
coverage | the stories of the year told through complete, balance, relevant, and dynamic verbal and visual content |
mug shot | everyone's school picture |
ladder | chart that shows the pages and content of each page(p. by p. planner) |
signature | 16 pages of the yearbook that were made using one big sheet that was folded and cut |
division page | pages that divide the sections of the yearbook and are similar in appearance(key area for developing the theme) |
Jostens | our yearbook company |
Carmen Wilson | Our Yearbook Representative |
Fonts | letter and number characters that share common weight, width, and style |
Leading | space between lines of writing |
point size | number indicating how big or small the fonts or leading is |
specialty pages | pages that have special theme and its own unique layouts |
layout | the elements on a page and the way they are placed such as interviews, copy, caption, etc. |
headline | major title; primary headlines are larger and grabs the reader |
secondary headline | underneath headline and is subordinate in size; provide specifics |
copy | content writing(story/article) |
captions | writing that describes what's happening in a picture |
interviews | questions asked to a student or teacher about a topic |
sidebar | separate areas with special info pertaining to the subject on page |
stroke | referring to a line; the style, size, and color may change |
poll | percentages pertaining to the opinions of student and/or teachers about a subject |
Student Life | covers the life and events of the student body |
academics | coverage of students learning in classrooms and field trips |
people | mug shots and some other special coverage like interviews |
sports and organization | sports and club pages |
ads | ads, index, dedication, YB page and editor page |
chronological | coverage by week or weeks in a month or season |
infograph | an informational graphic that displays statistical info in a visual way for quick reading |
interview | a one-on-one question and answer session with a person closely associated with an event or activity |
eyeline | used to unify spread; above or below the center mark to give movement to reader's eye |
COB Photos | cut-out background photo using photoshop |
colophon | a reader service that list printing specifications, awards, press association members, and specifics about the book's font and style. |
dominant photo | largest and best photo on the page |
alternative copy | info presented in small bites so it's quicker to consume and easier to understand. (ex. Q&A, By the Numbers, and How To.) |