Yearbook/Journalism graphic notebook

Objective/Task: Create a notebook of graphic elements that are interesting, unique, and appealing to the eye.

Journalism Standards:

  • Uses design elements to create a layout that is visually appealing and effectively communicates ideas to the reader.
  • Use various graphic elements (typography, photographs, white space, copy and elements of art) to enhance the readability and attractiveness of the layout.

Directions:

  1. Find at least 20 graphic ideas in magazines, newspapers, brochures, etc.You may want to look for:

  • Odd shaped pictures - pictures not rectangular or square shaped
  • Screens - color backgrounds, printed screens
  • Logos- company names and symbols
  • Unusual color - spot color, process color
  • Headlines
  • Sub-headlines
  • Pulled quotes/quote boxes

  1. Cut out the images you find. Create at least three yearbook spreads (that’s 6 pages) using the ideas you have found. Use glue to attach the elements to the paper.
  2. After creating your spread sheet, explain the spreads you created. In at least one typed, double spaced page, explain your spread using words. Tell why you chose the elements you did, why they appealed to you, why they might appeal to other audiences, etc.

Presentation:

  1. Mount on paper and label
  2. Put together in a binder or poster
  3. Creatively bound (i.e.: not stapled together at the last minute)

Due Date:______

Grading:

Use the rubric below to ensure you have completed the assignment to the best of your ability.

Exemplary
10-9 / Proficient
8-7 / Needs Improvement
6-0
Creativity / This notebook includes ideas that are unexpected and outside the box. The creator of this project put considerable thought and effort into the creation of the notebook, thereby creating an exceptional product. / The notebook is neat and orderly. It includes many rules of creative design. The creator of this product put thought and effort into the creation of the project, but may need to think a bit divergently to create the “wow” factor next time. / It appears as if the creator of this project has not put any thought or effort into the project. Elements are haphazardly displayed and do not appear to flow together.
Descriptions / The written requirement of the project is free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Furthermore, it clearly explains the thought processes of the author in the creation of the notebook. / There are few errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that rarely interrupt with meaning. The description explains the thought processes of the author thoroughly. / Errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation are abundant. This creator should pay more attention to revision in order to better explain him/herself in the future.
Spread Design / The design is creative, unique, and appropriate for the audience. It includes elements of design such as dominance, white space, modulars, and color in specific and unique ways that interest the audience. / The design is neat and appropriate for the audience. The creator has included specific design elements such as dominance, white space, modulars, and color in appropriate ways. / The design is haphazard and thrown together. The creator of this project appears to have paid little attention to the elements of design.
Format / The creator of this project has turned it in on time, created all three required pages, bound the project creatively, and met the requirements of the written portion of the assignment. / N/A / The creator of the project is missing several elements require and/or has turned the assignment in late.