CHERRYPICKERDe Anza College
ARTS 86
Graphic Design: Digital Illustration Techniques · 4 units · used in 4 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
The course is an introduction to industry-standard software related to the creation and implementation of computer-generated illustrations. Emphasis is placed on verbal visual relationships and the integration of type and image in contemporary illustration. Topics will include illustration software options, concept and problem-solving, style and personal expression, branding illustration, charts/diagrams/graphs, and storytelling illustration. The primary software program presented is Adobe Illustrator.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCARTS 86Graphic Design: Digital Illustration TechniquesOpen1 section · 8 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 27077 · 01Open · 8
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
ARTS 53Introduction to Graphic Design: Vector IllustrationCatalog wording: “ARTS D053.”
Transfer pathways that use ARTS 86
ASSIST maps ARTS 86 to a requirement in 4 published pathways from De Anza College.
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