1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Visual Communication Design
(80 credits)
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
Department Chair
Martin W. Weiser Ph.D
CEB 338
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

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
CENTRIALIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (5 credits)
ART 110 2D Design (5)
ART 107 Basic Design (5)
CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HEALTH & FITNESS (3 credits)
DIVERSITY (3 credits)
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES (27 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
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)
ENGL 255 Women’s Literature (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 210 Intro to Pacific Asian History (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
HIST 280 History of American Foreign Relations (5)