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ARTS 55B

Graphic Design-Visual Communication II · 4 units · used in 2 transfer pathways

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About this course

The course is an advanced continuation of the analysis and interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the practice of graphic design and visual communication. Emphasis will be on the formal design process from visualization to production techniques. Software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

  • ARTS 55AGraphic Design-Visual Communication I
  • orinstructor approval

Catalog wording: “ARTS D055A or instructor approval

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list ARTS 55B as a prerequisite.

Transfer pathways that use ARTS 55B

ASSIST maps ARTS 55B to a requirement in 2 published pathways from De Anza College.

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