Yearbook Terms

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What is White Space in yearbook design?

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Blank spaces on a spread/page. The less white space, the better.

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What does Bleedline refer to in yearbook layout?

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Photos, art, or colors which extend past the page margins to the edge of the page.

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What is a Dominate Photo?

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The largest photo on a page/spread, meant to capture the reader's attention.

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What is a Caption in yearbook terms?

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Copy for photographs which includes names, dates, times, grades, and other important information.

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What is a Sidebar in yearbook coverage?

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Secondary coverage which includes surveys, quotes, stats, or other interesting information.

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What is a Spread in yearbook design?

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A two-page layout that presents a cohesive visual and textual narrative.

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What is a Gutter in printing?

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The space between two facing pages in a book or yearbook.

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What does Pica measure in design?

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A typographic unit of measure used in printing, equal to 1/6 of an inch.

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What is an Endsheet in a yearbook?

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The pages that are glued to the inside covers of a book, often used for additional content.

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What is a Byline?

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A line that names the author of an article or piece of content.