Yearbook Terminology

1. All text on a page.
3. A basic organizational plan that lists yearbook spreads with the subject of each page
4. The yearbook’s last page
6. Unit of measurement equal to 1/6 inch.
8. The idea or concept that ties the entire yearbook together.
9. A bold or larger line of text at the top of a story that summarizes or introduces what it is about
10. element The focal point of the page
12. Two facing pages in a yearbook. For example, pages two and three are spreads and are both visible when the book is open.
13. The arrangement of the page elements.
14. When content or imagery extends past the edge of the page. Note, each page has extra space (usually 1/8-inch) that is trimmed after printing.

1. An unposed or casual picture of a person or group. Unlike posed pictures where someone faces the camera and smiles, candid pictures typically capture someone doing something in the moment.
2. Reviewing copy and other page elements to catch errors and typos.
4. Short copy that describes a picture, often placed below it, to help the reader better understand the image.
5. Where two pages meet in the center
7. When you list a person’s name and give them credit as the author of a story.
11. A predesigned layout provided by Lifetouch that makes it easy to organize yearbook pages.