1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate of Arts
BFA in Visual Communication Design
(113 credits)
Department of Engineering & Design
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & 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
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

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SPOKANE FALLS C.C. 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)
ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5)
ART 213 Art in the Humanities (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
ART 105 Color and Design (5)
ART 107 Basic Design (5)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
ART D Design (4)
ART 307 3D Design (5)
ART 189 Printmaking (4)
ART 360 Printmaking (5)
ART 201 Experimental Drawing (3)
ART 300 Drawing (5)
ART 202 Figure Drawing (3)
ART 401 Life Drawing (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
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)
ENGL 259 African American 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.