1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BFA in Visual Communication Design
(113 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
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
BELLEVUE COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 The Research Paper (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
ART 110 Two-Dimensional Design (5)
ART 107 Basic Design (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15-16 credits)
ELECTIVES (30+ credits)
ART 111 Design Color (5)
ART 207 Color Design (5)
ART 112 Three-Dimensional Design (5)
ART 307 3D Design (5)
ART 105 Art Appreciation (1-5)
ART 213 Art in the Humanities (5)
ART 222 Advanced Studio Drawing II (5)
ART 300 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)
CES 257 Queer Studies (5)
CES/ETHN 100 Race in the United States (5)
CES/ETHN 109 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
CES/ETHN 120 Introduction to Native American Studies (5)
CES/ETHN 152 Introduction to Asian American Studies (5)
CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5)
CMST 330 Intercultural Communication for the Professional (5)
ENGL 276 Women Writers (5)
HD 140 U.S. Race Relations (2)
PSYC 250 Cross Cultural Psychology (5)
PSYC 257 Psychology of Sex & Gender (5)
SOC 105 Blacks in America (5)
SOC 262 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity (5)
International Studies (one course)
It is recommended the student not fulfill this requirement prior to their attendance at Eastern. This course requirement will be satisfied within this degree.