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Question 1

NATIONAL YEARBOOK PROGRAM OF

EXCELLENCE

Answer 1

Jostens recognizes schools that continually strive to create
a great yearbook program for their students. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes yearbook programs for achieving the criteria in three categories:
• A meaning book for all students
• A book in every student’s hands
• Effective project management

Question 2

NOISE

Answer 2

An undesirable electronic pattern in the dark areas of a digital photo.

Question 3

ODD PAGE

Answer 3

Page displayed on the right side of the gutter.

Question 4

OPENING

Answer 4

Introduces the story of the year and explains

the yearbook’s concept. Includes the title page and the first spread(s) of the yearbook.

Question 5

ORGANIZATIONS

Answer 5

Covers the activities of school groups, emphasizing the value of membership and experiences.

Question 6

OVERTONE RUB

Answer 6

This application can create an antique look and enhance the detail of embossing, graining and Metalines. The cover is first coated with a solvent and ink solution. After the cover has dried, it is rubbed with a mixture of alcohol and shellac, removing just enough of the ink solution to highlight the design detail.

Question 7

PADDING

Answer 7

This application creates a softer, more cushioned feel to the cover by
adding a layer of padding between the binder’s board and the cover material.

Question 8

PAGE SURFER

Answer 8

An extensive collection of predesigned, ready- to-use yearbook templates. The collection includes Modular Design Templates with color-coded mix-and-match elements to expand coverage and use more photographs. Theme Templates provide a coordinated “whole book” look with many themes and design styles.

Question 9

PAGE SURFER BOOK

Answer 9

Available in the Jostens Yearbook Kit, this preview book provides a visual catalog of all the predesigned templates available from Jostens.

Question 10

PARTIAL CUT-OUT PHOTO

Answer 10

A variation on the cut-out background photo [COB] in which only a small part of the background has been cut away from the subject, allowing an arm, head or small part of the main subject to appear as though it is “sticking out” of the modular photo.

Question 11

PARTING PAGE

Answer 11

The final page of the yearbook with a design similar to the title page; makes a powerful and final verbal and visual statement of the theme or concept.

Question 12

PEOPLE

Answer 12

Covers students, faculty and staff in photos that serve as the record of the school population and in feature stories.

Question 13

PERSONALIZATION AND ICONS

Answer 13

A popular yearbook accessory putting a personal touch on yearbook covers with a foil stamp name and up to four affiliation icons.

Question 14

PHOTO COMPOSITION

Answer 14

The content of a photo. The best photojournalistic images capture action and reaction and often incorporate the following techniques:
• Dominance of the main subject creating a center of interest.
• Real or imaginary leading lines directing attention to center of interest.
• Repetition of patterns in the foreground or background.
• Framing the center of interest by content.

Question 15

PHOTO CONTEST

Answer 15

A yearly competition for middle school and high school student photographers sponsored by Jostens. To learn more about the Photo Contest and to submit entries, visit jostens.com/photocontest.

Question 16

PHOTO CREDIT

Answer 16

A credit line underneath a photo or as part of the caption giving the name of the photographer.

Question 17

PHOTO EDITING

Answer 17

Brings together photographer and designer and involves selection, cropping, sizing and the display of photos to optimize storytelling.

Question 18

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

Answer 18

Text accompanying a photograph identifying individuals and perhaps providing a brief explanation of the content, generally not a complete sentence or as detailed as a caption.

Question 19

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

Answer 19

A photo illustration is planned and often posed or electronically altered to illustrate a story when a photojournalistic image isn’t possible. A photo illustration should always be clearly labeled so that the readers are not misled.

Question 20

PHOTO INTENSIVE

Answer 20

A design style that places emphasis on including as many photographs on the spread as possible. This approach often features little if any verbal content.

Question 21

PHOTO PACKAGE

Answer 21

A collection of related photos, each telling a different aspect of the story.

Question 22

PHOTO STRIP

Answer 22

This technique expands the number of photos featured on a design. A photo strip can relate to the story being presented on a particular spread, or run continuously through a section or entire yearbook as a whole-book link. Photo strips can also be coordinated with the yearbook’s theme/concept.

Question 23

PHOTO POCKET SHEET

Answer 23

A sheet of six low-tack, adhesive backed photo pockets that provide students with a unique way for adding personal memories of their year to their yearbook.

Question 24

PHOTOJOURNALISM

Answer 24

The art of telling a visual story with photographs. ______(-ists) capture life as it happens, with an emphasis on emotion in motion. _____(tic) images are not staged or posed. Electronically altering _____(tic) images poses ethical issues since this violates the trust that readers place in journalists.

Question 25

PHOTOJOURNALISTIC PHOTOS

Answer 25

Tell stories, show action and reaction, provide a variety of subjects and points of view.

Question 26

PHOTOSHOP®

Answer 26

A professional imaging software by Adobe used by staffs with the desire to electronically alter or edit images and other high-end creative options beyond image preparation and placement.

Question 27

PICA

Answer 27

A unit of measurement in graphic design equal to

one-sixth of a inch, used for measuring the width and height of content elements.

Question 28

PLANNED SPACE

Answer 28

An area of space that separates and frames, attracts attention to content and gives distinctive, pleasing appearance to the design. Adds unity, movement and emphasis to a spread.

Question 29

POINT

Answer 29

Increment used to ensure precise design measurement. A point is 1/72 of an inch and is used for measuring typography and rule lines.

Question 30

POINT OF VIEW

Answer 30

The perspective from which a story is told. Most journalistic stories are written in an objective, third person [he, she, they] point of view. The writer’s personal opinion is
not present, unless the story is clearly labeled as an opinion piece or personal narrative [first person, I, we]. In traditional feature stories, opinion should appear only in the direct quotes from sources.

Question 31

POINT OF VIEW

Answer 31

The perspective from which a story is told. Most journalistic stories are written in an objective, third person [he, she, they] _______________. The writer’s personal opinion is
not present, unless the story is clearly labeled as an opinion piece or personal narrative [first person, I, we]. In traditional feature stories, opinion should appear only in the direct quotes from sources.

Question 32

PRECISION CUT

Answer 32

An application that cuts detailed designs through the cover board and the front endsheet. Unlike a die cut, a precision cut is done after the yearbook is bound, which eliminates the need to cut away a portion of the endsheet.

Question 33

PRESS ASSOCIATION

Answer 33

State, regional and national organizations devoted to serving scholastic journalism teachers and their students by offering conventions, workshops, publications, mentor programs, critiques and contests. National organizations include:
• Columbia Scholastic Press Association, New York, NY www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
• National Scholastic Press Association, Minneapolis, MN www.studentpress.org/
• Journalism Education Association, Manhattan, KS www.jea.org/

Question 34

PRIMARY HEADLINE

Answer 34

The main headline. Uses a few well- selected, creatively designed words to capture reader’s attention and deliver the dominant message as well as an overview of the page content.

Question 35

PROCESS COLOR

Answer 35

The primary colors of cyan, magenta, yellow plus black used in full-color printing.

Question 36

PROOF

Answer 36

A final opportunity to review YearTech pages and make last minute, critical corrections before printing. Proofs need to be checked, corrected and returned to the plant within three business days to avoid production delays. YearTech Online before submitting.