Yearbook Terminology

Front

angle

Back

A writer's specific perspective on a broader topic.

Front

attribution

Back

To identify the person who said the words being quoted.

Front

bleed

Back

When any image or element touches the edge of the page extending beyond the trim edge.

Front

candid

Back

An unposed photo that documents the action or story.

Front

caption

Back

A few sentences that identify the who, what, where, when, why and how of a picture.

Front

closing/closer

Back

Final pages of the yearbook.

Front

colophon

Back

Detailed listing of technical printing info (at end of the book) & staff listing.

Front

contents

Back

Listing of the pages containing the sections, opening, closing, and index.

Front

copy

Back

The main story on a yearbook spread.

Front

cover

Back

Outside of the yearbook which protects the contents. Contains theme elements.