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ARTS 55A
Graphic Design-Visual Communication I · 4 units · used in 13 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 course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the practice of graphic design and visual communication. Emphasis is on the design process from visualization through production. The software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:15 PM UTCARTS 55AGraphic Design-Visual Communication IOpen1 section · 30 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 35797 · 50ZOpen · 30
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
ARTS 53Introduction to Graphic Design: Vector Illustration- or
ARTS 54Introduction to Graphic Design: Digital Imaging - orinstructor approval
Catalog wording: “ARTS D053. or ARTS D054. or instructor approval”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list ARTS 55A as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use ARTS 55A
ASSIST maps ARTS 55A to a requirement in 13 published pathways from De Anza College.
- Visual Communication DesignDe 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 HistoryDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- Art, B.A. Art Studio EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
- ARTDe Anza → CSU Northridge
- Art, Graphic DesignDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
- Art, Graphic Design OptionDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
- Art, IllustrationDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
- Art, Illustration OptionDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
- Art, Studio ArtDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
- Studio ArtDe Anza → CSU Long Beach
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