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ARTS 56

Graphic Design: UI Prototyping and Digital Publishing · 4 units · used in 1 transfer pathway

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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

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 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 53Introduction to Graphic Design: Vector Illustration
  • orARTS 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 1 published pathway from De Anza College.

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