Minor in Graphic Design

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Craft Visuals That Get Noticed

Whether you’re passionate about branding, storytelling, or creative problem-solving, the Graphic Design minor at Eastern Washington University gives you the tools to create compelling designs.

This dynamic, hands-on program teaches you how to communicate visually across a range of media, from packaging and print to digital and social platforms. You’ll explore typography, publication design, and community-driven projects while gaining real-world experience with industry-standard tools and processes.

Perfect for students in any major looking to enhance their creative skill set, this minor prepares you to thrive in design-related careers where strong visual communication makes all the difference.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Graphic Design Minor

The Graphic Design minor introduces students to the principles and practice of visual communication across contemporary media. Students develop creative problem-solving skills through applied learning, collaboration, current design tools and workflows, and a systems thinking methodology. Electives allow students to further explore areas such as social media design, advanced typography, publication and zine design, and production design.

Grade Requirements: Students must earn a GPA ≥2.5 in minor coursework.

Required Courses
DESN 463COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DESIGN5
Electives–choose two courses from the following list or in consultation with a Design advisor.10
SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
TYPOGRAPHY 2
ZINE AND PUBLICATION DESIGN
PRODUCTION DESIGN
INTERNSHIP
DIRECTED STUDY
Total Credits15