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Crane
Cranbrook Kingswood Boys MS
1st Place
Division MS, News Design and Info Graphics
ND-05. Front Page/Newspaper Style
What does “Newspaper Style” And “Newsmagazine Style” mean for front page design? Learn more and see examples. Any front page of a print periodical can be entered into this category — regardless of page size. It should share more visual similarities with a traditional newspaper front page than a traditional magazine cover.
Page contains nameplate. No advertising used on this page. Page will be evaluated for content and design and for overall use of space. Submit a PDF of the print page.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Attractive nameplate, harmonizes with design, includes date, issue, volume, school, city, and state
- Page generates reader interest; showcases important content
- Sound, journalistic style of writing
- Maintains visual interest in lower half of page
- Consistent use of headline styles/type faces
- Photos effectively cropped, of varied size, shape, emphasizing action
- Demonstrates effective graphic style, with graphic devices contributing to impact of page
- Clear relationships demonstrated between story and related pictures/art
- Cutlines stand out from body copy; effective lead-ins used for longer cutlines