1.3 | Covering the Year

STEP 1 - LEARN View this presentation and take notes on the verbal and visual elements of a yearbook. Use Handout 1.3 – Yearbook language to identify basic parts of a yearbook spread during the presentation.

Coverage should be: CompleteComplete- means that everyone in the school can expect to see their sports and activities covered. BalancedBalanced- results when we include everyone in the school at least three times – whether through photography or quotes. RelevantRelevant- when students feel that it is an accurate representation of their year, their lives. DynamicDynamic- when we make it fun and different for this year. CONTENT GOALS

Stand, raise your right hand, and read the following pledge together. COMPLETE AND BALANCED COVERAGE

COVERAGE PLEDGE I, name, solemnly swear That this yearbook is not about me. It is not a scrapbook of the yearbook class. It is not about the “popular” kids, the football team, the homecoming court. It is not even about my friends, (even though I love them more than other people’s friends.) It is about everyone in my school. It is about making everyone feel good. This is my chance to pay it forward and make someone’s day. I, name, solemnly swear That I will try my best To cover everyone in the school at least three times. In the name of our yearbook, Hooray!

Coverage should be: VisualVisual- 70% of a publication’s communication is through visual means, like theme, spread design and photos. VerbalVerbal- 30% of a publications communication is through verbals like stories, captions and clever headlines. MAKING IT BALANCED & RELEVANT

Front and Back Cover Castleview High School [CO]

Endsheet Castleview High School [CO]

Title Page Castleview High School [CO]

Opening Castleview High School [CO]

WHAT IS AN OPENING? opening The opening is one or more double-page spreads that explain the theme to the staff. paragraph The paragraph on the left explains the theme concept. Color: Color: Black and white and a small amount of color. Graphics:Graphics: They expanded their idea of lines from the cover. A good theme does this – it allows for flexibility with the idea while maintaining a cohesive look. Fonts:Fonts: The same font in both a very thick and strong version and a thin version. Verbals:Verbals: The headline relates to the catch phrase on the cover. Also notice that the lead-ins above the quotes on the right. Rumor Has It, Change the Subject, Speak Out, Have a Say, Status Quo - each play off of the catchphrase “every one’s talking.”

Dividers with Conceptual Spin-offs Castleview High School [CO] Divider pagesDivider pages go between each section of the book to separate chapters, so to speak. Visually ColorVisually, we have black and white, but this time it is large black and white photos. Color is used sparingly behind their text blocks. Section titlesSection titles are the very same phrases we saw on their first opening spread.

Double Page Spread Castleview High School [CO]

Parting Page-last page of book Castleview High School [CO]

VISUAL VARIETY A book theme should be consistent, with small variations from page to page. Photos should be the main point of variety on your spreads.

A VARIETY OF PHOTOS IS KEY Coronado Middle School [CA] Cut Out Backgrounds (COBs) Large Group Photos Photo Collection Small Group Photos Mortise

VISUAL VARIETY Single shot:Single shot: one image used to tell the story Series: three or more photos showing the sequence of events Collection:Collection: group of related photos each telling a different aspect of the story Cut-out-backgroundCut-out-background (COB): removing the background of a photo, leaving just the subject Mortise:Mortise: smaller, related photo that overlaps or is inset into a larger photo

Headlines Captions Quotes Quick Reads Verbal elements report specifics – facts, figures, opinions and descriptive details Tell anecdotes about people and their experiences that readers like VERBAL VARIETY

HEADLINES Westlake High School [TX] Alliteration Play on Words

QUICK READS/INFOGRAPHICS Palos Verdes High School [CA] Quick Read Infographic

A comprehensive yearbook documents life both in and out of school in several key areas: Student Life-Student Life- A yearbook’s focus should be the school, but it is not only acceptable, but encouraged, to also include information and images from activities that happen outside of regular school hours. AcademicsAcademics- classes OrganizationsOrganizations-clubs, performing arts, groups SportsSports-all school sports, intramurals, feature club sports PeoplePeople-Portrait, Group shots AdsAds-business and senior ads IndexIndex-student list with page numbers of how many times they are listed in the yearbook CAPTURE LIFE

STUDENT LIFE Rocklin High School [CA]

ACADEMICS Rocklin High School [CA]

ORGANIZATIONS Rocklin High School [CA]

SPORTS Rocklin High School [CA]

PEOPLE/REFERENCE Rocklin High School [CA]

ADS Rocklin High School [CA]

INDEX Rocklin High School [CA]

The Page LadderThe Page Ladder General subject of the spread (Sports or September) Specific topic of the spread (Volleyball) Deadline on which the spread is due. Person or People in charge of design PLANNING FOR ALL THAT COVERAGE

THE PAGE LADDER Odd pages are always on the right. Even pages are always on the left. Books are printed in groups of 16 pages called signatures. Page subject, topic, creator and deadline are entered here.

STEP 2 – PRACTICE & DO Complete the Activity Interest Inventory to determine your interests and talents. Hand in the interest survey before the end of class.