Final pages of the yearbook (typically three pages or more)where the theme is concluded. Should follow ads and index.

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

The story. Every spread should contain a story, also called an article.

Outside of the yearbook which protects the printed pages.

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

Heavier sheets of paper which hold the pages of the yearbook to the over.

The page number and the topic of a spread placed as a unit traditionally at the bottom left and the bottom right of the spread.

Elements such as color, white space, rule lines, gray screen, large initial letter and special type treatments which enhance the book's design

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

A page-by-page listing of the yearbook's contents. Used to stay organized and plan for deadlines.

The first two to four pages (or more) of the yearbook which introduce the theme.

A traditional yearbook is typically broken up into up to six sections: student life, academics, clubs, people, sports, and ads/index.

A 16-page grouping made up of two 8-page flats.

Area of the yearbook connecting the front and back cover. The name of the school, name of the book, city/state, volume number and year should appear on the spine in a way that reflects the theme.

A "mini theme" used as a section title.

A verbal statement and visual look which tie all parts of the yearbook together.

Page one of the yearbook. Included reference to the theme, plus the name of the book, the name of the school, etc.

A non-posed picture

Usually a picture 2-3 times larger than any other photo on the spread. MUST be high quality and an action or reaction

The program used to create the Yearbook

Libraries of electronic images used in the yearbook.

Front cover of the yearbook which includes the name of the book, the year, and the theme. ​Also called the front flap.

​Printing in Magenta, Cyan, Yellow and Black. These colors combine for full-color pictures.