1. The main reason for printing a program is to include information about the event, or the “schedule of events” A schedule explains the timing so attendees know when things are going to happen Different events will have different types of “schedules” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 1 Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events

2. Different events require different types of schedules Plays The acts Intermissions Graduations Commencement processional Commencement addresses Recitals Participants and recital pieces Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 2 Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events

3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 3 Criteria for the Schedule of Events: Should indicate the type of event Should be legible and easy to read Should be properly formatted Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events Note: The schedule is usually in the center of the program.

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 4 Typesetting / Formatting Concepts: Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events Left AdjustedCenteredRight Adjusted Outlining Your Information 1)First level one a)Second level one b)Second level two 2)First level two a)Second level one b)Second level two Why Font Size Matters Bold Text vs. ALL CAPS TEXT vs. Regular Text vs. Narrow Text vs. Underlined Text

5. Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5 Example of a Play/Musical Program ACT 1 – Christmas Party It’s Christmastime – Rap and Dance “FIRST CHRISTMAS SONG?” Mary and Jo – Tableau Angels We Have Heard – Dance “CHRISTMAS PRESENCE” Not About Santa – Shadow Box ACT 2 – After Dinner Meant Melt Into Minor – Flags and Streamers “HE SPLIT TIME IN HALF” The Manger Scene – Mime Happy Birthday, Jesus – Solo ACT 3 – Better to Give … Little Drummer Boy – Human Video “IT’S GIVING, NOT GETTING” We Wish You … – Rap and Singing Joy to the World – Singing