Week 4: Yearbook

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Yearbook

Basics of Page Design – Layouts, Grids & Balance

  • Understand the importance of page balance and visual flow.

  • Learn how grids and columns help organize content.

  • Recognize design elements that create harmony and avoid clutter.

  • Apply these principles to sketch their first mock page layout.

Scripture

“But everything must be done decently and in order.” – 1 Corinthians 14:40
Just like the pages of a yearbook need structure and order, our lives, and our teamwork, reflect God’s design when we work with balance and purpose.

Course Content

Discussion

  • What makes a page easy to read?

  • Have you ever seen a cluttered design that was hard to follow?

  • Why do you think yearbook layouts use grids and templates?

Key Points

  • Grids & Columns – Provide structure and keep spacing consistent.

  • White Space – Don’t fear empty space; it helps the eye rest.

  • Balance – Avoid “all the weight” being on one side of the page.

  • Visual Flow – Guide the reader’s eyes from left → right → bottom.

  • Hierarchy – Headlines should stand out most, then captions, then body text.

Activity

Assignment: Create a mock page spread that includes:

  • Title/Headline

  • 3–5 photos in different sizes

  • At least 2 captions

  • A short text block

 

Kahoot.it

Due Next Week:

Interview one more person (with photo + quote)