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yearbook vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BLEED | Photo or other content (graphics, clip art, lines, etc.) that extends past the page’s edge. |
| BLEED LINE | The bold pink line on the outside of the page area. |
| CANDID | An unposed photograph, usually catches someone in the act of doing something. |
| CAPTION | Relatively short copy (text) used to describe a photo. The caption should clearly identify the subject of the picture, without detailing the obvious, and should be placed as close to it’s corresponding photo as possible. |
| CLOSING | The last page of the yearbook. If your book has a theme, this is the place to wrap it up. |
| COPY | all text on the page (a traditional story or less formal text such as quotes, surveys, top ten lists, etc.) |
| COVER | The outside of the yearbook which protects the printed pages. |
| DEDICATION OR PARENT AD | An ad purchased by a family member typically includes a photo and a personal message member. |
| COVERAGE | Refers to the topics featured in the yearbook and how they are covered. |
| FOLIO | The page number. If desired, the topic of the page can be placed near the page number. |
| GUTTER | The center of the spread where the two pages meet. Text and facesshould not cross over the gutter |
| KIT | A complete package of yearbook supplies and informationto help you create and sell your book. |
| LADDER | A page-by-page listing of the yearbook’s contents that is used to plan and track coverage. |
| LAYOUT | Arrangement of pictures, captions, headlines and copy on two facing pages. |
| PICA | A standard measurement in yearbook.equals 1/6" Typically there is one pica of space between photos and copy. |
| PORTRAITS | A posed photo of a person usually only includes head and shoulders. Also referred to as “mug shots.” |
| SPREAD | Two facing pages in a yearbook, such as 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7, and so on. |
| TEMPLATE | A basic layout design that you plug images and copy into. You can create one or use editable templates |
| THEME | A statement or idea which communicates the personality of the students this year.It unifies theyearbook. |
| TITLE PAGE | Page one of the yearbook. contains at least one photo,name of the school, school address, school phone number and year. If a theme is used, it should be introduced here as well. |
| YEARBOOK | A type of a book published annually used to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school. It is often the only permanent record of the students, staff and events of a given school and year. |
| YERD | Yearbook + Nerd someone who loves the process of imagining their school’s most comprehensive projects and then creating it for all members of the school community. |