De Anza College
ARTS 56
Graphic Design: UI Prototyping and Digital Publishing · 4 units · used in 5 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 is an analysis and interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the practice of user interface design and digital publishing. The design process as it relates to the use of the computer to create type, image, and layout in digital user interface design will be emphasized. The primary software presented is Adobe XD. Other programs used are Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:15 PM UTCARTS 56Graphic Design: UI Prototyping and Digital PublishingOpen1 section · 30 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 40000 · 01YOpen · 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”
Advisory: “ARTS D055A”
Transfer pathways that use ARTS 56
ASSIST maps ARTS 56 to a requirement in 5 published pathways from De Anza College.
- Visual Communication DesignDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Art, B.A.: Art & Design ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
- Art, B.F.A.: Graphic Design ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
- Art, B.F.A.: Interaction & Game Design ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
- Art, B.F.A.: Transdisciplinary Arts ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
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