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MAWD Lesson 1.02
1.02 Graphic Design Features Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Graphic | Illustrations and photographs used to convey meaning and appeal |
| Bleed | A print effect in which a color or an object appears to run off the edge of a page |
| Caption | A brief descriptive text, usually placed near an image |
| Dropped Cap | An enlarged character at the beginning of a paragraph |
| Pull Quote | A quotation taken directly from the body of the article |
| Sidebar | Smaller, self-contained story alongside a larger story |
| End Mark | A symbol used to indicate the end of the article or news term |
| Nameplate | the banner on front of a document |
| Main Heading | title of the article, usually in a larger font |
| Subheading | subtitles, set in a smaller font |
| Byline | gives credit to the author or contributor of photo and the article |
| Kicker | words positioned above a headline, usually as a lead or teaser |
| Deck | placed between a headline and an article to provide a surge between the headline and the body of an article |
| Body | the bulk of the publication |
| Jumpline | tells reader what page to refer to for the continuation of an article |
| Running Header/Footer | running test at the top/bottom of a document |