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ARTS 53
Introduction to Graphic Design: Vector Illustration · 4 units · used in 34 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This is a survey course for artists and designers, using digital software as a medium of artistic expression, and is an introduction of the fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art and illustration production. Student projects will explore the creative and artistic potential of introductory software and experience how each one relates to today's artistic and digital media environment. Topics will include the integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Introductory use of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:21 PM UTCARTS 53Introduction to Graphic Design: Vector IllustrationOpen2 sections · 60 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 35164 · 62ZOpen · 30
- CRN 36386 · 01Open · 30
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list ARTS 53 as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use ARTS 53
ASSIST maps ARTS 53 to a requirement in 34 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.
- ART AND DESIGN, B. Fine ArtsDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Art HistoryDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Art: Concentration in Art History and Studio ArtDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Interior Design and ArchitectureDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Studio ArtDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Communication Design B.S., Game Design & Interactive Media ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Communication Design B.S., Visual Design ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Interdisciplinary StudiesDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Art B.A. - Art Education OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Art B.A. - Art History OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Art B.A. - Art Studio OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Art B.F.A. - Interior Architecture OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Wildland Stewardship BS - Environmental Arts OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
- Art, B.A. Art HistoryDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- Art, B.A. Art Studio EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- Art (B.A.)De Anza → CSU Fresno
- Art - Animation Intermedia Option (B.A.)De Anza → CSU Fresno
- Art History (B.A.)De Anza → CSU Fresno
- Art, Concentration in Digital Media ArtDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in PhotographyDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in Pictorial ArtDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in Spatial ArtDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in Studio PracticeDe Anza → San Jose State
- Art, Concentration in Studio Practice, Preparation for TeachingDe Anza → San Jose State
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