1st Place, Editorial Opinion Page or Spread
2023-24, Division 2, News Design, Info Graphics and Art
By Tess Tarchak-Hiss
Occidentalist
Traverse City West Senior HS
ND-06. Editorial Opinion Page or Spread
Pages appearing in print will be evaluated for content and design. At least one editorial must appear on the page(s) entered. Other items may include columns, bylined opinion, polls, surveys, reviews, letters and cartoons. The masthead is normally on an opinion page. No advertising would appear on the editorial page, but may be used on the ed-op page.
Judging Criteria
- If editorial page, includes masthead with statement of responsibility for publication
- Graphic devices, if used, contribute to overall impact of page
- Cartoon, illustrations are attractive, understandable, using shadings/screenings
- Design reflects effective graphic style, personality of publication
- Ads not included on editorial page
- Strong visual center of interest
- Consistent use of headline styles/type faces
- Editorial should be unsigned but clearly identifiable through standing heads and page I.D., column width and/or type size
- Content covers appropriate, timely issues/topics
- Stories written in sound, journalistic style
- Opinions supported by facts, research and examples