Yearbook Design and Photography Exam

Which of the following is a basic rule of photo composition that suggests placing the subject off-center to create a more interesting image?

• Rule of Thirds

• Leading Lines

• Symmetry

• Framing

What is the main purpose of using white space in a yearbook layout?

• To fill empty areas with color

• To make the page look crowded

• To create balance and focus attention

• To add more photos

Which term describes the overall message or idea that ties together the entire yearbook?

• Caption

• Theme

• Headline

• Grid

Which of the following is NOT a photo composition technique?

• Leading Lines

• Cropping

• Drop Shadow

• Framing

What is the primary function of captions in a yearbook?

• To decorate the page

• To identify and describe photos

• To create a border

• To add more color

Which design principle involves arranging elements so that no one part of the work overpowers or seems heavier than any other part?

• Balance

• Contrast

• Repetition

• Alignment

Which of the following best describes the use of "leading lines" in photography?

• Placing the subject in the center

• Using lines to guide the viewer’s eye to the subject

• Adding text to the photo

• Using only vertical lines

If a yearbook theme is "Rising Above," which of the following would best support this theme visually?

• Photos of students sitting in classrooms

• Images of students climbing stairs or jumping

• Pictures of empty hallways

• Close-ups of textbooks

A designer wants to emphasize the school mascot in a layout. Which technique would best achieve this?

• Placing the mascot in the background

• Using a larger photo of the mascot and surrounding it with white space

• Using a small, faded image of the mascot

• Placing the mascot behind text

You are asked to select photos for a sports spread. Which set of photos would best demonstrate the concept of "action"?

• Team portraits and group photos

• Athletes running, jumping, or playing

• Photos of empty fields

• Close-ups of equipment