Post on 08-May-2015
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Yearbook Components
By Mrs. Goodwin
Reader Services (Make the yearbook user friendly)
Table of Contents should compel readers to look inside,
heightening their interest by using excerpts from the actual sections.
Title Page should include name and year of the book,
school name, school address and school phone
Dividers introduces each major section by including
a title and design that fits that section
More Reader Services (Make the yearbook user friendly)
Index includes a complete alphabetical list of
the activities, events, and the people in the yearbook & pages to find them.
Folio/Folio Tabs page number & page content info. on
the bottom of each pageColophon page or column tells about the staff and
the acknowledgments
The Cover
Foreshadows the inside storySets the tone and moodAttracts attention
Everyone knows that you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but everyone does.
Endsheets(holds the pages inside the front & back cover)
Contribute substantially to the story
Enhance the tone or moodComplement the cover May include a table of contentsOften used for students’
signatures
Opening and Closing
Introduce and conclude the story logically
Relate specific detailsHeighten the tone or mood Establish distinctive,
consistent design
Sections
Divide content into manageable areas
Introduced with divider pagesInclude basic sections:
Student Life - events, issues, trendsAcademics - classes, awards, tripsSports - teams including action shotsOrganizations - clubs, committees,
councilsPeople - grade mugshots & teachersGraduation
Students in the spotlightAthletesLeadersAward winnersLess prominent majority
School staffParents and communityOther yearbook staffsJournalism community
Content that interests themPhotos of themselves and their
friendsMore photos than wordsStories presented in a creative way
focusing of students and their experiences
A cover that makes a good first impression
Picture book – captures moments using photos that show action and reaction.
History book – records details about events and activities from the routine to the extraordinary.
Reference book – confirms students enrolled at the school, spelling of names and scores or games.
Educational book – an opportunity for those who create the book to learn.
Fun book – exciting for students to read and staff to produce.
Gives the yearbook a unique personality & approach - different from any other year
Ties the pages together - makes the book cohesive
Sets a mood - serious, frivolous, spirited, sophisticated, etc.
Is the theme slogan appealing on a yearbook cover, t-shirt or poster?
What colours, graphics, photos can illustrate the theme?
What specific information will support the theme?
Can you develop spin-offs phrases or concepts to use throughout the book & in every section?
Is it appealing to the students? Does it reflect what is happening in the school?