1st Place, Front Page – Newspaper Style
2021-22, Division 2, News Design & Information Graphics
By Vish Gondesi
The Emery
Ann Arbor Huron HS
ND-05. Front Page – Newspaper Style
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.
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