Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Visual Communication Design? A major in Visual Communication Design educates and prepares students to conceive and create unique and meaningful solutions to satisfy the visual communication needs of society. Graduates are prepared to design experiences as well as artifacts, embrace change as a constant, and to work in collaborative environments. Theory and practice are covered in a variety of contexts, including process and principles, form and content, type and image, user-experience, and interdisciplinary projects. Current technology and future trends are addressed in the context of industry practices and community participation. Career Opportunities Career options for graduates with a degree in Visual Communication Design include positions in graphic design, Web, IxD, or UX design, multimedia design, advertising, printing, publishing, or related fields. A Bachelor's degree in visual communication design qualifies you for more upward mobility and supervisory roles. Program Advisor Mindy Breen 319G Computing & Engineering Building Cheney, WA Department Chair Esteban Rodriguez-Marek CEB 319G (509) Department Assistant Heather Harmon CEB 319G (509) Sample Careers Graphic Designer Web Designer Front-End Developer User Experience Designer Interaction Designer Account Director Art Director Production Artist Associate in Arts BFA in Visual Communication Design (113 credits) Department of Engineering and Design College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: International Studies (one course) Not required to be taken prior to admission to Eastern. This requirement will be fulfilled within the major degree program while attending EWU. NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE COURSEE.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition (3)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 102 English Composition (3)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits) COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits) INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)General Elective Credit (5) ELECTIVES (20-24 credits) ART 112 Drawing II (2)ART 300 Drawing (5) ART 121 2D/DESIGN Foundations (3)ART 107 Basic Design (5) ART 122 3D/Design Foundations I (3)ART 307 3D Design (5) ART 251 Printmaking (3)ART 360 Printmaking (5) Cultural Diversity (one course) ANTH225 Native People of North America (3) AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3) ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3) ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3) HIST240 American Indian History (3) SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3) SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) *1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.