FINAL+ASSIGNMENT+2011

The final assignment for CLASS of 2011 , get done with this and you are in the clear!

**Assignment Overview**: Your task is to design a deck of playing cards highlighting the Supreme Court, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch. It is alright to discuss with classmates the layout & plan for this project but this is an __INDIVIDUAL__ student assignment. Duplicate cards between classmates will earn a score of ZERO.

This assignment MUST be completed and turned in by class on THURSDAY, MAY 26th but you can turn it in anytime before!


 * //You are to print your completed project on your own (home, office, Office Depot, Kinkos) - printing in the library is NOT an option!// **

1) For the first suit **SPADEs** (be sure it has 13 total cards):
 * Remember,** of the things you believe are especially important for everyone to know about our US Government, select:
 * Choose 13 different things you feel are essential for someone to know about the United States Supreme Court. I do not want you to list all the Justices, but you MAY take full advantage of the Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court in creating your cards.

2) Then:
 * 13 items/terms/positions/roles directly related to the Legislative Branch - in the **HEART** suit (one must show the location of the branch in the Constitution)
 * 13 on the Executive Branch - in the **DIAMOND** suit (one must show the location of the branch in the Constitution)
 * 13 on the Judicial Branch - in the **CLUB** suit (one must show the location of the branch in the Constitution)
 * The design of your jokers are up to you, remember they should be in good taste.
 * Design your card box appropriately - including an image and your name

1. Make a list of things as listed above (could be select people, facts, duties, dates, powers, anything you see as important to know). 2. Write a brief definition for each of the things you selected. 3. Rank the things you listed, 1-13 for each list. 4. Access the template for your desired suit.(WHEN WE ARE IN THE LAB) 5. Enter the necessary information for each card. 6. Determine and create the layout for the back of your cards. 7. Using a color printer, print your cards onto heavier paper. 8. Run a test to see which way to load paper into your printer so you can accurately print the backs of your cards. 9. Reload the card sheets into your printer and print the backs of your cards.
 * Directions**
 * card templates **
 * a. You may play with fonts and colors if you wish but keep the sizing and layout of each card the same.
 * b. You will need to find a quotation or graphic for each card. If you select a picture, carefully delete the text in the box which reads, “Put your picture or quotation here” and then paste your picture into the textbox.

These are directions for creating both: 1. Click once on the picture so the black lines are around it and there are small black squares in the corners. 2. Under FORMAT select PICTURE 3. Under the LAYOUT tab you can try either SQUARE or IN FRONT OF TEXT (if one doesn't work the way you want it to, the other will)
 * //About images for the card backs and box://**

// Also, in class Monday I will be sharing directions for making lines invisible - something I recommend once you get your images for the backs positioned the way you want them. //


 * When you have created your lists for the cards in the different suits, use the card templates provided.

IMPORTANT DAYS - //** Thurs, May 19 **: Begin finding photos for your first suit, complete one suit if possible// //** Mon, May 23 **: Work day, finish suit one & suit two// // **Tues, May 24** : Work day, finish suits three and four// // **Wed, May 25** : Wrap up work day, demo box creation IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS //__ WEDNESDAY __// IS THE LATEST DAY THEY CAN BE ANSWERED... PLEASE PLAN AHEAD! // // **Wed, May 25** (or sooner): Print off cards on your own// // **THURSDAY, May 25**: ASSIGNMENT DUE!!! If not turned in on Thursday, May 26th - you will earn a ZERO out of 125 for the assignment score.//
 * //Wednesday, May 18://** //Create card lists, decide what information will go on what suit of cards, have a semi-completed for Wednesday.//

Working from home "tips"

Each face card 2 points = 104 points Joker 1 point Box 10 points Neatness 10 points **TOTAL: 125 points**
 * SCORING:**