Final+Project+of+2010+for+course

This is it Class of 2010, get done with this and you are in the clear!

**Assignment Overview**: Your task is to design a deck of playing cards highlighting current event issues relating to the United States government, 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.

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:
 * Current events related to the American Government - remember the videos from class, and other discussions we have had throughout the semester. Preform a web-search if necessary.

2) Then:
 * 13 items/terms/positions/roles directly related to the Legislative Branch - in the **CLUB** suit (one must show the location of the branch in the Constitution)
 * 13 on the Executive Branch - in the **HEART** suit (one must show the location of the branch in the Constitution)
 * 13 on the Judicial Branch - in the **DIAMOND** 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. Determine what suit will represent each category. 5. Access the template for your desired suit. (WHEN WE ARE IN THE LAB) 6. Enter the necessary information for each card. 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. You should also then paste the URL onto the photo credits page. 7. Determine and create the layout for the back of your cards. 8. Using a color printer, print your cards onto heavier paper. 9. Run a test to see which way to load paper into your printer so you can accurately print the backs of your cards. 10. Reload the card sheets into your printer and print the backs of your cards.
 * Directions**

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 Friday 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 - //** Wed, May 19 **: Begin finding photos for your first suit, complete one suit if possible **Fri, May 21** : Work day, finish suits three and four **Mon, May 24** : Wrap up work day, demo box creation IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS __MONDAY__ IS THE LATEST DAY THEY CAN BE ANSWERED... PLEASE PLAN AHEAD! **Mon, May 24** (or sooner): Print off cards on your own
 * //Tues, May 18://** //Create card lists, decide what information will go on what suit of cards, have a semi-completed for Wednesday.//
 * Thurs, May 20 **: Work day, finish suit one & suit two
 * TUESDAY, May 25**: Cards due, automatic loss of 25 points if not done & turned in on Tuesday. If not turned in on Wednesday, January 13th - you will earn a ZERO out of 125 for the assignment score.//