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14 examples of

great modules

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You can use modules to show progression

The quote adds a personal touch and extra information for the reader.

Northbrook HSHouston, TX

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What graphic is a visual link to theme design?

Anecdotal quotes expand coverage.

West Potomac HSAlexandria, VA

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The secondary coverage module provides easy access to information.

Can you guess the school’s theme?

Carlisle HSCarlisle, PA

Numbers are in.

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Breakdown of the Work Involved…

1st Decide on a topic.

2nd Link secondary coverage to theme (visual or verbal).

3rd Poll 100 students.

Last Assemble the pieces.

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Carlisle HSCarlisle, PA

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Big Numbers

Cochranton HSCochranton, PA

What is appealing?

• Variety of size & placement of numbers

• Layered 3-D look

• Blue on black background

• Attention-getting names

• Monochromatic color use in different opacities

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Cut-Outs!It takes work to make them look GOOD!

• Drop shadow anchors the cut-out

• Box attaches the cut-out to the spread

Lydia Patterson Institute El Paso, TX

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Cut-Outs! Cut out artifactsThe drop shadow grounds the object

Design elements repeated throughout the book

1) Clipped words

2) Sans serif type

3) Thin linesSnohomish HSCarlisle, PA

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Cut-Outs!

Boxes attach the cut-out to the page

Miami Palmetto Sr. HSMiami, FL

TREND: Break cut-outs into component parts & comment on each part

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Cut-Outs!The cut-out features specific contents of the wallet.

Eugene Ashley HSWilmington, NC

Note the theme specific graphic.

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Cut-Outs!the cut-out is identifies component parts.

James B. Castle HSKaneohe, ID

The corner module expands coverage of lunches at James B. Castle High.

The cut out knife, fork, and spoon add a content-specific graphic.

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Maximize coverage!Modules get more students in the book,

which improves sales.

Bolton HSArlington, TN

The staff covered 28 more people. 28

Quotes offer personal insight

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The module allowed each girl to be covered as a person (head shot) & personality (quote).

Lamar Consolidated HSRosenberg, TX

Additionally, other students were mentioned in quotes.

Maximize coverage!

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The module allows four students to express their opinion on high-tech toys.

Whitney HSWhitney, TX

Candid portraits capture students’ personalities better than headshots.

Tilted pictures provide interest,

especially if the

technique relates to the theme of the

book.

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Maximize coverage!

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Include Artifacts!

Oviedo HSOviedo, FL

Capture the scrapbook look with memorabilia.

Tickets

Programs ReceiptsShadows aid in layered look.

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Maximize Module’s Impact!

St. Mark’s School of TX Dallas, TX

Elements breaking out of the module using external space

Layered type

Different percentages of a color for variety.

Pay attention to details.

Fine stroke around the picture for definition

Simple verbal/visual connection.

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Borrow from the Professionals

McKinney North. HS. McKinney, TX

Simple verbal/visual connection.

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Borrow from the Professionals

McKinney North. HS. McKinney, TX

>>>> Quick Recap…

Use modules to show a progression through an event. 11 Take pictures in series throughout the

year.

22 Utilize big numbers to provide a graphic punch to your modules.

33Try your best to relate your module to your theme.

COBs take time to do well.

Use words or phrases associated with theme.

44 Utilize cut-outs, but remember…

Use shadows to anchor the subject.

Repeat a theme graphic.

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Break cut-outs up into various parts for variety.55

66Use modules as a forum to improve your student coverage.

77Include artifacts for more of a scrapbook feel.

88 Pay attention to detail by using strokes, color variations, and layering of items.

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