Yearbook Basics

A list of technical printing information about the yearbook, including price, number of copies, colors, fonts and photography company.

• Folio
• Graphics
• Colophon
• yearGutter

Final Pages of the yearbook where the theme is concluded. Should follow ads and index.

• Copy
• Cover
• Closing
• Colophon

The story.

• Copy
• Parent Ad
• Folio
• Theme

Which definition below describes a copy? 

• Headline on the spread that is usually the main story.
• Text on the spread that is usually the main story.   
• Pictures on the spread that is usually the main story.

Which definition below describes a divider page? 

• A small story which complements the main story on a spread.
•  A sheet that protects the pages of the book.
• A page that introduces each new section of the book.

Which definition below describes a title page?

• A page that includes basic information about the school.
• The arrangement of photos & copy on a single page or spread.
• A photo of one person’s head and shoulder area only.

Which definition below describes a yearbook spine?

• Connects the two lids of the covers; also the frontbone.
• Connects the two lids of the covers; also the backbone.
• Connects one lid of the covers; also the frontbone.

What is the theme?

• area of the yearbook connecting the front and back covers
• Outside of the yearbook which protects the printed pages
  
• A verbal statement and a visual look which tie all parts of the yearbook together.
  
• Listing of the pages containing the opening, sections, and index. The contents can appear on endsheet, title page or opening.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional yearbook section?

• Student life 
• Math
• Academics 
• Sports

What is the first question you ask anyone you interview?

• Is there anything you would like to add?
• What's your name and how do you spell it?
• What do you think about our football team?
• Tell me a little about yourself.