Yearbook+Scoring

Yearbook Page Rubric Photos - 10 criteria to examine Copy - 5 criteria to examine
 * Shoots are well-planned with obvious attention to before, during and after activity/event photos
 * Photos exceed expectations and provide workable options to meet deadlines (you will need 4X the number of photos taken as you hope to place on a page - 14/page maximum for entire book)
 * Variety of photographs contribute to the story and avoid repetition of content
 * Diversity of individuals and groups are represented
 * Action and reaction photos have close-ups and small groups to crowd shots that capture emotion
 * Verticals and horizontals taken to help prevent visual monotony
 * Photos reflect a variety of artistic techniques including framing, unique angles, leading lines, repetition, patterns and selective focus
 * Photos were in sharp focus
 * Photos take advantage of colorful content to provide eye-catching impact
 * Prints lack flaws such as dust marks, scratches, fingerprints, or other distracting elements
 * Headlines, stories and captions include facts and figures gained from background research, poll/survey results, focus groups and one-on-one interviews
 * Quotes in headlines, stories and captions contribute details to the story without stating the obvious
 * Headlines written and designed to capture readers' attention and to add specifics to the content of the spread. Clever word choice and all style guidelines are followed
 * Stories followed the formats of the section and provided the details of the activity, event, or issue to keep readers' attention. Information was presented in a lively way and followed style guidelines. A creative, innovative angle gave each story freshness
 * Captions answered all logical reader questions and were written according to established style guidelines

Design - 5 criteria to examine
 * Headlines, stories and captions input and checked for correct formatting. All copy spell-checked and proofread for accuracy of information, name spelling and style
 * All photos appropriately cropped. Each photo labeled correctly
 * Followed all design guidelines and included all required information
 * Used design templates that were provided
 * Spread completed on time

**Grading Rubric worth 100 points for each page section you are required to complete:**
 * **Criteria** ||  **5**  ||  **3**  ||  **1**  ||
 * **Photos** ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Well planned, include entire event ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Sufficient number provided (4X # on page) ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Variety, no repetition of content ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Diverse individuals and groups shown ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Close-ups, individual, group, crowd shots ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Vertical and Horizontal shots provided ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Art techniques (framing, angles, patterns) ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * In focus ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Lack flaws (marks, scratches, etc.) ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Scanned or Saved to drive at max. resolution ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * ** Copy  ** ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Includes facts, survey/interview, etc. ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Quotes add to story, contribute details ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Headlines capture attention, word choice ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Detail activity or event, innovative ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Follow established style guidelines ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * ** Design  ** ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Correct format, spelling, accurate names ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Photos cropped and labeled ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Included required information ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Used provided templates ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Completed on time ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||