Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts BA in Visual Communication Design (80-81credits) Department of Engineering and Design College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 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 99004 509.359.7002 mbreen@ewu.edu Department Chair Esteban Rodriguez-Marek CEB 319G (509)359-7004 erodriguezma@ewu.edu Department Assistant Heather Harmon CEB 319G (509)359-4752 hharmon@ewu.edu Sample Careers Graphic Designer Web Designer Front-End Developer User Experience Designer Interaction Designer Account Director Art Director Production Artist
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT COMMUNICATION (10 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits) HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits) ELECTIVES (25 credits) ART 105 Color and Design (5) ART 107 Basic Design (5) CMST& 101 Intro to Communication (5) OR CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5) CMST 200 Intro to Speech Communication (5) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5) TCOM 205 Intro to Technical Communication (5) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) ART 112 Non-Western Art (5) CMST 226 Gender Communication (5) CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5) ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5) ENGL278 Women Writers (5) HIST& 219 Native American History (5) HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5) SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5) WS 201 Women of Our World (5) International Studies (one course) Not recommended to be taken prior to admission to Eastern. This requirement will be fulfilled within the major degree program while attending EWU.