1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
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
WALLA WALLA C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)
HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5)
PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)
SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WST 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (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.
*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.