lets_talk_theme.pdf
- 1. Let’s Talk Theme Theme Packet & Project Assignment Descriptions
- 2. Theme Packet Project Overview Assignment All Located in Google Classroom Assignment 1-1: School Inventory Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 2-1: 3 Ideas Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 2-2: 3 Ideas Posted to Discussion Board Google Classroom Question Assignment 3-1: Final Theme Idea Google Classroom Question Assignment 3-2: 6 Original Designs Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 3-3: 10 sentence copy Google Classroom Question Assignment 4-1: Google Slides Presentation Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 4-2: Google Slides Narrated Google Classroom Assignment
- 3. What is a Yearbook Theme? It’s the foundation of the yearbook. ● Yearbooks always have a theme. ● Should reflect the uniqueness of the class ● Should capture the emotions, the life, the story behind the events of the year ● It’s a permanent record. Something people will look back on for years to come. ● Brings back memories. ● Coverage and design is built around it. ● Sets the tone for the story.
- 4. How is our theme different? Uniqueness. ● Unique to the school year - what is/will/has happen? ● Unique to the school - if our theme is the same as another school, what makes our different? ● Easily recognizable - can the reader understand the concept easily? Is it instantly recognizable?
- 5. What does a good theme include? Elements that run through every page. ● Must include a visual and verbal statement. ○ Visual - Specific look to the book. The fonts, colors, patterns, shapes, design elements are consistent with the message. ○ Verbal - Words and messages. The phrases, tagline, words are memorable, general enough to apply to the entire book, and something students can relate to. ● Should contain main identifiers such as: ○ Fonts (a few font families) ○ Colors ○ Shapes/Design Elements
- 6. Where do the main identifiers go? Every. Single. Page. ● Most importantly: ○ Cover - Front and back of the book. ○ Endsheets - Inside of the cover (front and back). ○ Title Page - First page of book. Includes school information, can include pictures/theme elements. ○ Opening and Closing - First and last few pages of the book. Should include all of the theme elements and copy (text) that explains the theme. ○ Dividers - Separates each of the section ○ Folios - Page numbers. Usually includes the section as well. ○ Index - “table of contents” in the back of the book. Where every student and topic is located.
- 7. Major Parts of the Yearbook Endsheet Cover Title Page Opening/Closing Divider Pages Folio Index
- 8. Let’s Look At an Example - Wait, What? Taken directly from Herff Jones.
- 9. Here’s An Example - From Herff Jones
- 10. Here’s An Example - From Herff Jones
- 18. Last Things to Consider It all comes together. ● Consider Voice - The personality or attitude of the book, “the theme,” should be well defined. How does the book feel? How do the reader connect with the book? ● Everything should work together! Theme, Voice, Design and Coverage. ● Themes aren’t created in one night, one project, one sketch. It takes time to develop it. Take time to think about the theme as it relates to each part of our school. ○ How is the theme integrated into- Student Life, Clubs, Electives, Academics, Sports, People?
- 19. Theme Packet Project Overview Assignment All Located in Google Classroom Assignment 1-1: School Inventory Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 2-1: 3 Ideas Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 2-2: 3 Ideas Posted to Discussion Board Google Classroom Question Assignment 3-1: Final Theme Idea Google Classroom Question Assignment 3-2: 6 Original Designs Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 3-3: 10 sentence copy Google Classroom Question Assignment 4-1: Google Slides Presentation Google Classroom Assignment Assignment 4-2: Google Slides Narrated Google Classroom Assignment
- 20. So, how do I start developing a theme? Research. See what other schools are doing. There are an endless amount of themes out there. Read through this document of more than 7,000 theme ideas…. https://drive.google.com/open?id=11GQACvA0HWvZ 5csCqQ1s-GXU9hkpk-I_
- 21. Theme Packet Part 0: Research Research. See what other schools are doing. More Information about Theme: https://yearbookdiscoveries.com/creating-your-theme-and-developing-a-unifier/ Theme Ideas from other schools: https://yearbookdiscoveries.com/showcase/ https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=yearbook20themes&rs=typed
- 22. Theme Packet Part 0: Research Research. Fonts, Themes, Designs. ● What fonts look good together? Check out this website for some inspiration. ○ https://blog.snappa.com/font-combinations/ ● What colors go together? Check out this website for some cool color palettes. ○ https://colorhunt.co/ ● What designs look good? What is trending? Check out these resources. ○ https://yearbookdiscoveries.com/showcase/design-2019/ ○ https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cool+graphic+design+trends+magazines&qpvt= cool+graphic+design+trends+magazines&form=IGRE&first=1&cw=1117&ch=734
- 23. Theme Packet Part 1: School Inventory Think critically about our school. ● Think about our school. What makes us unique? What makes our school different? Every school, every year is different and we want to dig until we determine what that is. ● When answering the questions, try to think outside the box. Use personal experiences to enhance your answers. Assignment 1-1 (100 points): Complete the School Inventory located in Google Classroom as an assignment. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BcAk92eTLJ4_S1e8udBnh1cM9AHRXvqVjGc_14_yrzU/edit?usp=sharing
- 24. Theme Packet Part 2: 3 theme ideas What themes stand out to you? ● Take a moment to think about your theme research and school inventory. What ideas have you seen that both interest you and relate to our school? ● Do Nots: Use slang, movies, magazines, tv shows, anything copyright (IE Disney); Use phrases that can’t relate directly to the readers; Be too general. ● Be Critical: Really develop these 3 ideas. Can you answer these questions with each of your themes? ○ Is your theme recognizable? Repeatable (throughout the book)? Appeal to our student population? Make sense? Have a meaning? ○ Can you theme answer YES to all the questions in the theme test? https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rPysUZCDgzhVHImQEPnAKRZpBD7lr7NP
- 25. Theme Packet Part 2: 3 theme ideas What themes stand out to you? ● When making your choices, keep in mind: ○ You will eventually choose one to use in your final project. ○ You will be required to design (via a digital program or on paper) the cover, endsheets, 2 dividers, and 1 full spread for your final project. You will also have to write a 10 sentence opening copy elaborating on your theme. Make sure you already have ideas for all 3 of your themes.
- 26. Theme Packet Part 2: 3 theme ideas What themes stand out to you? ● Assignment 2-1 (150 points): Formulate 3 theme ideas for the 2021 yearbook. For each idea, include the following: theme title, cover idea (can be a picture from the internet), 2 fonts, a color palette (up to 5 colors, use pictures of the colors), 3-5 sentence description. ● Assignment 2-2 (50 points): In addition to completing this document, upload your 3 cover pictures to the Google Classroom Assignment 2.2. After doing this, respond to 2 of your classmates with feedback on their ideas. Your feedback should include which of their theme idea is your favorite and why. ● https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LimMYuLKOkVxCpFUKuOjkqCg4AJbf4KdzDdcXbRkIHo/edit?usp=sharing
- 27. Theme Packet Part 3: One Theme - Designs & Copy Choose your favorite theme idea. ● This theme idea will be the basis of the rest of the project. Choose wisely. It should come from your original 3 ideas that you have already submitted. ● Original Designs: You will create the following items - 6 original designs for your theme. These will include designs for: 1 cover, 2 endsheets (front and back), 2 dividers, and 1 full spread for any section. Make sure to include the same font, design elements, shapes, and colors on all of your designs. They should look like they belong together. Refer to slide 5 - 6 for a description of each of these. ○ These can be hand drawn or digitally created using Google Slides, Google Docs, or any other software you have access to. If you want to use Photoshop, let me know. ● Opening Copy: This should be a 10 or more sentence paragraph explaining the theme of the book. It should bring the reader in, get them excited about the book. It is the first opportunity for the readers to get to know the theme of the book. It should be detailed, specific, and written using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You can absolutely make things up to include in the copy! ○ Ideas to Include: Make up student quotes. Use quotes from famous people. Be inspirational and physiological. Include events that happened during the year.
- 28. Theme Packet Part 3: One Theme - Designs & Copy Choose your favorite theme idea. ● Assignment 3-1 (25 points): Respond to the Google Classroom question with the cover idea and short description of the theme you chose. ● Assignment 3-2 (600 points, 100 points per design): Create 6 original designs that detail your theme idea. ○ 1 Cover - include - school name, volume 37, school year, theme title ○ 2 Endsheets (front and back) - table of contents ○ 2 Dividers (can be for any section) - section title ○ 1 Full Spread (Can be for the opening/closing or a section of the book) - at least 4 modules ● Assignment 3-3 (200 points): Write a 10 sentence original opening copy. ○ Do not plagiarize. Spend time writing your own copy. ○ Make sure your grammar, spelling, and punctuation are proper. ● https://docs.google.com/document/d/166aFjjF1sILFKPIpIfbJHb1s9wmvQ8Rrur9sWohO7PM/edit?usp=sharing
- 29. Theme Packet Part 4: One Theme - Presentation Create a Google Slides Presentation. ● Assignment 4-1 (200 points, 20 per slide): Create a Google Slides presentation to put all your ideas into one place. Expand on your designs to include more information. ● Google Slides Presentation must include: ○ Title ○ Theme and 3 sentence description ○ Fonts (up to 3) ○ Color Palette (up to 5) ○ 6 original designs (cover, 2 endsheets, 2 dividers, 1 spread) ■ If you hand draw these, take a picture using your iPad and upload that into your Google Slides. ○ 10 sentence original opening copy ● Presentation should be at least 10 slides (Example: 1 intro slide, 2 theme explanation slides, 6 design slides, 1 copy slide)
- 30. Theme Packet Part 4: One Theme - Presentation Create a Narrated Google Slides Presentation. ● Assignment 4-2 (100 points): Do a Screen Record of your presentation where you narrate each slide. Check out this tutorial of how to do a screen record. Upload your final narrated presentation to Google Classroom. ● https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Fw6fcLmwTxyED7o9ER68nbf9HYdMK-Blk1Fw2SEuV0/edit?usp=sharing