A Design minor provides students with a foundation in the creative, conceptual, and technical skills necessary to understand and participate in the design needs of future professional practice. This minor supports endeavors in design for print, web, and mobile devices, including effective use of the design thinking process.

Grade Requirements: in order to graduate, students majoring or minoring in the department must earn a GPA ≥2.5 in departmental coursework.

Required Courses
DESN 100	DRAWING FOR COMMUNICATION	5
DESN 200	VISUAL THINKING + MAKING	5
DESN 216	DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS	5
Total Credits		15

Students who earn a Design Minor from EWU should be able to:

• achieve fluency in the visual vocabulary of design;
• demonstrate proficiency in the technical skills relevant to design;
• understand and apply basic design thinking methods to creative problem-solving;
• develop visual communication and problem-solving skills;
• employ principles of well-being to self, others, and the community.