The main reason for printing a program is to include information about the event, or the “schedule of events” A schedule explains the timing so attendees

The main reason for printing a program is to include information about the event, or the “schedule of events”

A schedule explains the timing so attendees know when things are going to happen

Different events will have different types of “schedules”

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Typesetting the Layout for a Schedule of Events

Different events require different types of schedules Plays

The acts Intermissions

Graduations Commencement processional Commencement addresses

Recitals Participants and recital pieces


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Criteria for the

Schedule of Events: Should indicate the

type of event Should be legible and

easy to read Should be properly

formatted


Note: The schedule is usually in the center of the program.


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Typesetting / Formatting Concepts:


Left Adjusted Centered Right Adjusted

Outlining Your Information1) First level one

a) Second level oneb) Second level two

2) First level twoa) Second level oneb) Second level two

Why Font Size Matters




Bold Text vs. ALL CAPS TEXT vs. Regular Text vs. Narrow Text vs. Underlined Text



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Example of a Play/Musical Program

ACT 1 – Christmas Party

It’s Christmastime – Rap and Dance“FIRST CHRISTMAS SONG?”

Mary and Jo – TableauAngels We Have Heard – Dance

“CHRISTMAS PRESENCE”

Not About Santa – Shadow Box

ACT 2 – After Dinner Meant

Melt Into Minor – Flags and Streamers“HE SPLIT TIME IN HALF”

The Manger Scene – MimeHappy Birthday, Jesus – Solo

ACT 3 – Better to Give …

Little Drummer Boy – Human Video“IT’S GIVING, NOT GETTING”

We Wish You … – Rap and SingingJoy to the World – Singing

Documents

The main reason for printing a program is to include information about the event, or the “schedule of events” A schedule explains the timing so attendees