Yearbook design terms

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Across
  1. 1. Area of the yearbook connecting the front and back covers The name of the school, name of the book, city/state, volume number and year should appear on the spine in a way that reflects the theme
  2. 5. The position of elements on a layout in relation to other elements
  3. 6. Two facing pages in a yearbook, designed cohesively
  4. 8. A framework of vertical or horizontal columns used for organizing and aligning content
  5. 9. Opposing elements spark visual interest Often used to enhance images when editing
  6. 10. To carefully check and correct any errors before a publication is published
  7. 11. Fonts that do not have serifs Typically considered modern and minimal
  8. 13. The elimination of parts of a photograph that do not enhance the quality of the image
  9. 16. A set of text characters in a specific style and size
  10. 20. A unit of measurement utilized in typography space measurements in a page layout There are six picas to one inch; twelve points are contained within one pica
  11. 22. A statement, placed at the end of the yearbook, recording the names of the staff and printer, book specifications, size of the edition and other information about the production of the yearbook
  12. 24. Boundary established for content to stay within
  13. 25. When content or imagery extends past the edge of the page
  14. 26. ”I am an awesome quote,” Firstname Lastname (12) said
  15. 27. An alphabetical directory of every person, team, group, advertiser and topic featured in the words and photos on the pages of a yearbook
  16. 29. A sample print used as a final opportunity to make corrections before final publishing
  17. 31. Page one of the yearbook It usually contains at least one photo, graphic elements, the name of the school, school address, school phone number and year It may also include enrollment, principal name, faculty and staff totals
  18. 34. A page-by-page diagram showing the yearbook’s contents Typically includes which staff member the spread is assigned to and the due dates
  19. 35. The process of improving content for optimal display Photo editing, copy editing, and design editing are all important processes to include in yearbook production
  20. 36. Text accompanying a photo that tells the reader who is in the photo and what is happening
  21. 38. An unposed or casual picture of a person or group
  22. 39. The four pages at the front and end of a book that are pasted to the insides of the front and back cover, holding the cover to the inside block of pages
  23. 41. A unifying device that runs throughout a publication to communicate the personality of the students at your school this year It is portrayed through the verbal and visual elements of the content on each spread
  24. 42. When printing, ink colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (K) are applied to paper in layers to create a full color image
  25. 43. A line of text that gives the name of the writer
  26. 46. When content is due
  27. 47. Yearbook pages that separate one section from another and introduce the section’s content. Typically includes section label, theme-related spin off spin-off, graphic elements, photo(s), caption, and sometimes a table of contents of that specific section
  28. 48. The final page of the yearbook with a design similar to the opening; makes a powerful and final verbal and visual statement of the theme or concept
  29. 50. Section of a yearbook that has a theme-related title
  30. 53. A design element that uses a large letter that appears at the start of a block of text
  31. 56. The vertical version of an eyeline
  32. 57. A unit of measurement utilized in typography for the widths of columns as well as other space measurements in a page layout There are six picas to one inch; twelve points are contained within one pica
  33. 58. A brief, attention-catching quotation, typically in a distinctive typeface, taken from the main text of an article and used as a subheading or graphic feature
Down
  1. 1. A secondary headline Should include a subject and a verb that adds detail about a story Clarifies a headline that may be attention-grabbing, but somewhat ambiguous
  2. 2. Serves as an anchor point for design elements Should be place in the middle third of the spread, horizontally No elements should cross the eyeline
  3. 3. Categorical separation in a yearbook Traditional sections are Student Life, Sports, Academics, Organizations, Fine Arts, Portraits, and Reference Modern yearbooks often use chronological sections by season, month, or even week
  4. 4. The overall lightness or darkness of the image
  5. 7. The center of the spread, where the yearbook is bound with thread and glue into the spine. Typographic elements should not be placed in this area, but visual elements can cross the gutter Intentional placing at least one element across the gutter ensures the spread displays to the reader as a cohesive unit, instead of two separate pages
  6. 12. The boundary established around the entire spread to provide a frame of white space along all sides Text elements should never cross into the external margin
  7. 13. All text on a page
  8. 14. A photo in the yearbook of one person’s head and shoulder area only In newspapers, it’s also known as a mugshot
  9. 15. A design created to be used as a pattern for production of future designs
  10. 17. A photo treatment in which the background has been cut away from the subject
  11. 18. The way text is placed within a text box: flush left, flush right, centered, or justified (flush on both sides)
  12. 19. A yearbook cover combines visual and verbal elements to introduce the theme It should include the name of the publication, year and theme phrase
  13. 21. A student leader on the yearbook staff
  14. 22. Stands for “cut out background ””An image that has a transparent background See cut-out
  15. 23. “A slight ”tail” coming off a stroke of a letter Sometimes considered more classic or formal font style Serif fonts are often used in lengthy sections of body copy because they typically result in easier readability
  16. 28. The space between elements on a spread Should be consistent between all elements Use smaller spacing between photo groups and larger spacing between sections
  17. 29. The left or right side of a spread
  18. 30. The first two to four pages (or more) of the yearbook which introduces the theme
  19. 32. A large line of text at the top of a story that summarizes or introduces what it is about
  20. 33. The empty space on a page that prevents overcrowding of elements
  21. 37. The space between letters
  22. 40. A set of text characters that share a common design
  23. 44. A mathematical rule that’s used to repeatedly create visually pleasing designs
  24. 45. The space between lines of text
  25. 49. A secondary feature with topical content that is highly readable to draw in readers, improve the design and increase coverage It’s also known as alternative copy or a sidebar
  26. 51. The page number and word or images that might accompany it
  27. 52. The structure created when the spread is divided into a number of equal divisions, in order to design a layout with consistency
  28. 54. A design for a spread or module in a yearbook It accounts for all elements on a page
  29. 55. Word-for-word statements from sources, showing a reaction to, an explanation for or an interpretation of an activity, event or issue