Minor in Graphic Design

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 provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to create compelling and effective visual communications across diverse media platforms. Students learn the principles of advanced typography, publication and packaging design, and strategic visual problem-solving, as well as gain hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools and methodologies. This minor prepares students for careers in graphic design, publication design, branding, and related fields.

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