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 What is a Divider?

This spread indicates new

sections and provides
continuity with the theme.

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 What is an eyeline?

This is the invisible (or white

space created) line that runs
across the spread.

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 What are open-ended questions?

The type of question yearbook

staffers always need to ask
when they interview.

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 What is DPS?

This is the abbreviation for

Double Page Spread.

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 What is a theme?

The unifying idea that has a

visual and verbal element
that holds the book together
and creates structure for
the story of the year.

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 What is the opening?

This spread is at the back

of the book and finishes
the story of the year and
brings the book closure.

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 What is white space?

This is empty space around content,

often separating or framing topics.

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 What is a subheadline?

Often placed just below a

headline, this form of writing
offers deeper insight and
information.

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 What is Student Life?

This section highlights

activities that take place
in the lives of students in
and outside of school.

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 What is tagging?

The ability to mark photos

With names of individuals
who appear in the photos.

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 What is a divider?

This spread indicates new

sections and provides
continuity with the theme.

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 What is a dominant photo?

The largest photo on the page,

must be a strong emotional or
action shot to catch the
attention of the audience.

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What are quick reads or infographics?

Short bits of information

that are provided on sidebars or as
complimentary elements to the
content on the page.

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 What are endsheets?

The inside front and back

covers of a book, which can
be printed on.

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 What is traditional?

This type of yearbook

structure is typically composed
of Student Life, Sports,
Academics, Clubs/Orgs and
Portraits.

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 What is the closing?

This spread is at the back

of the book and finishes
the story of the year and
brings the book closure.

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 What are graphics?

Lines, tints, screens

and textures that help
emphasize specific areas
within designs.

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 What is a caption?

Different kinds of this writing

include ident,
summary, quote, expanded,
and group.

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What are cyan, magenta, yellow and black?

What does CMYK

stand for?

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 What is typography?

The use of selected

fonts to enhance the theme.

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What are specialty spreads/interrupters?

This type of spread has a

different look/feel than other
content spreads and dazzles
readers with unique content
and design.

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 What is a pica?

A unit of measurement in
yearbook. There are six of
these units in an inch.

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 What is a headline?

Introduces the reader to the page

by summarizing the story of the page
or highlighting its focus. Should use
literary devices to be clever or
eye-catching.

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 What is a signature?

This grouping of 16 pages

is printed on a large sheet
of paper, folded, cut and bound
into a yearbook.

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 What is the title page?

Page of the yearbook

that contains school name,
publication name, volume
number, year, address,
and city/state.

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