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Introduction to Newspaper Design three basic newspaper design principles
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Dominance (emphasis) Every page, or center spread, must have a dominant element. Serves as a visual entry point for the reader.
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Dominance (emphasis) Dominant element on page is usually a photo, although it can be an illustration or text. The content of the dominant element should be directly related to the main story’s headline.
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Consistency (sameness) The newspaper is easily identifiable by a certain style and consistency (sameness)
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Consistency (sameness) There is a repeated arrangement of lines colors shapes images sections/columns fonts text sizes
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Consistency (sameness) 0.6 picas between images and text Internal margins (known as gutters) are 1 pica (1p0) between columns External margins are consistent
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gutter external margin
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Contrast (difference) The use of opposites in size, shape, weight, color or tone.
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We see this all online too!
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1.Google Search: Newseum Front Pages 2.Select a front page. 3.Write down at least: a. two examples of dominance b. two examples of consistency c. two examples of contrast
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