1st Place, Entertainment Page or Spread
2022-23, Division 1, News Design and Info Graphics
By Niranjan Anantharaman
The Hawkeye
Bloomfield Hills HS
ND-11. Entertainment Page or Spread
Pages appearing in print will be evaluated for content and design. Content is restricted to features and news dealing with entertainment (music, plays, movies, reviews). Advertising may or may not be included on these pages.
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