1st Place, Front Page – Newspaper Style
2023-24, Division 1-4, News Design, Info Graphics and Art
By Millie Gates
The Tower
Grosse Pointe South HS
ND-04. Front Page – Newspaper Style
Front page of a print periodical that contains the nameplate as well as body text/copy of stories appearing on the page. Page may be of any size.
Judging Criteria
- Attractive nameplate, harmonizes with design, includes date, issue, volume, school, city, and state
- Page generates reader interest
- Features a dominant visual element (photo, illustration, type or other graphic design) accompanying story text; page may include multiple stories and visuals.
- Demonstrates strong news judgement, showcasing content important to the publication audience
- Sound, journalistic style of writing
- Maintains visual interest in lower half of page
- Consistent use of typefaces, color and graphic elements
- Photos effectively cropped, of varied size, shape, emphasizing action
- Hierarchy of headlines and visuals leads the reader through the page
- 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