Yearbook Terms

The story. Every spread should contain a story, also called a ___________. Alternatives to this include lists, quotes, personal narratives, surveys, and other material that accurately tell the story.

• Content

• Copy

• Closing

• Coverage

A page-by-page listing of the yearbook's contents. Yearbook staffs use the _________ to stay organized and to plan for deadlines.

• Opening

• Graphics

• Index

• Ladder

A 16-page grouping made up of two 8-page flats. Yearbooks are printed in ________ which are then folded, stitched, and trimmed to be collated.

• Signature

• Section

• Spin-off

• Spread

Unit of measure equal to 1/6 inch. There is typically one ___ or 1/2 ___ of space between photos and copy.

• Points

• Pica

• Inches

• Spot color

Refers both to the topics featured on individual spreads and how the topics are highlighted.

• Cover

• Divider

• Coverage

• Flat

A complete alphabetical listing of all students, teachers, advertisers, topics, and events covered in the yearbook.

• Ladder

• Opening

• Folio

• Index

A yearbook is typically broken up into six ______: student life, academics, organizations, people, sports, and ads/index.

• Signatures

• Sections

• Spreads

• Folios

Elements such as rule lines, gray screens, large initial letters, and special type treatments which enhance the book's design.

• Four color

• Ladder

• Cover

• Graphics

A verbal statement and a visual look which tie all parts of the yearbook together. This should fit your school and your year.

• Theme

• Title page

• Spread

• Coverage

Page one of the yearbook. It should include the name of the book, the name of the school, the complete school address, the volume number, and the year.

• Opening

• Spin-off

• Closing

• Title page