1st Place, Entertainment Page or Spread
2021-22, Division 3, News Design & Information Graphics
By Myah Shelton, Lauren Applegate & Janelle Harris
Focus
Midland HS
ND-11. Entertainment Page or Spread
Pages will be evaluated for content and design. Content is restricted to features and news dealing with entertainment (music, plays, movies, reviews).
Judging Criteria
- Page generates reader interest; showcases strongest content
- Strong visual center of interest; page maintains visual interest throughout
- Includes logos/labels to separate types of entertainment (books, videos, music, etc)
- Consistent use of headline styles/typefaces; special types restricted to unique packaging of a single element
- 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
- Content reflects student interests
- Stories written according to sound journalistic style