Here is a list of "Course Families" that have been designated by De Anza and Foothill
College.
By state law, students may not enroll more than six times in “active participatory” courses that are related or similar in content. This includes courses in physical education, visual arts and performing arts that are offered within the Foothill-De Anza Community College District.
De Anza and Foothill College have designated “Course Families” that include related
or similar courses from both colleges. You may not enroll more than six times within a family of courses, whether they are offered at De Anza or Foothill.
For more information, visit the Limits on Repeating Classes webpage.
Arts Families
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 19B |
Acrylic Painting I (FH) |
| ART 19D |
Acrylic Painting II (FH) |
| ART 19G |
Outdoor Landscape Painting (FH) |
| ARTS 15A |
Acrylic Painting I (DA) |
| ARTS 15B |
Acrylic Painting II (DA) |
| ARTS 15C |
Acrylic Painting III (DA) |
Acting
Acting courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| THTR 20A |
Acting I (FH) |
| THTR 20B |
Acting II (FH) |
| THTR 20C |
Acting III (FH) |
| THTR 43C |
Foundations In Classical Acting (FH) |
| THTR 43E |
Improvisation (FH) |
| THTR 63A |
Film & Television Acting Workshop (FH) |
Book Arts and Paper
Book Arts and Paper courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 6 |
Collage (FH) |
Ceramic Handbuilding
Ceramic Handbuilding courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 44 |
Ceramic Sculpture (FH) |
| ART 45A |
Beginning Ceramics Handbuilding (FH) |
| ART 45C |
Advanced Ceramics (FH) |
| ARTS 18A |
Ceramics (DA) |
| ARTS 18D |
Ceramics Hand Building (DA) |
Ceramic Surface
Ceramic Surface courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 45F |
Low-Temperature Ceramic Firing & Glazing Techniques (FH) |
| ARTS 19H |
Ceramics Raku (DA) |
| ARTS 19J |
Ceramics Techniques (DA) |
| ARTS 19K |
Ceramics Decoration (DA) |
| ARTS 19M |
Ceramics Low Fire (DA) |
Ceramic Wheel Throwing
Ceramic Wheel Throwing courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 45B |
Beginning Ceramics Potter's Wheel (FH) |
| ART 46B |
Potter's Wheel II (FH) |
| ARTS 18B |
Ceramics (Beginning Wheel Throwing) (DA) |
| ARTS 18C |
Ceramics (Intermediate Wheel Throwing) (DA) |
| ARTS 18E |
Ceramics (Advanced Wheel Throwing) (DA) |
Drawing
Drawing courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 4B |
Intermediate Drawing (FH) |
| ART 4C |
Representational Drawing (FH) |
| ARTS 4A |
Beginning Drawing (DA) |
| ARTS 4B |
Intermediate Drawing (DA) |
| ARTS 4D |
Representational Drawing (DA) |
Figure courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 4D |
Figure Drawing I (FH) |
| ART 4E |
Heads & Hands Drawing (FH) |
| ART 4I |
Figure Drawing II (FH) |
| ARTS 4C |
Life Drawing (DA) |
Industrial Design
Industrial Design courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ARTS 58A |
Furniture Design (DA) |
| ARTS 58B |
Intermediate Furniture Design (DA) |
| ARTS 58C |
Advanced Furniture Design (DA) |
Oil Painting
Oil Painting courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 19A |
Oil Painting I (FH) |
| ART 19C |
Oil Painting II (FH) |
| ARTS 16A |
Oil Painting I (DA) |
| ARTS 16B |
Oil Painting II (DA) |
| ARTS 16C |
Oil Painting III (DA) |
Production-Performance courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| THTR 49A |
Performance Production I (FH) |
| THTR 49B |
Performance Production II (FH) |
| THTR 49C |
Performance Production III (FH) |
| THTR 49D |
Performance Production IV (FH) |
| THTR 49E |
Performance Production V (FH) |
| THTR 49F |
Performance Production VI (FH) |
Production-Technical
Production-Technical courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| THTR 45A |
Technical Theatre In Production I (FH) |
| THTR 45B |
Technical Theatre In Production II (FH) |
| THTR 45C |
Technical Theatre In Production III (FH) |
| THTR 45D |
Technical Theatre In Production IV (FH) |
| THTR 45E |
Technical Theatre Management In Production (FH) |
| THTR 45F |
Technical Theatre Management In Production II (FH) |
Sculpture
Sculpture courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ARTS 37A |
Sculpture (DA) |
| ARTS 37B |
Intermediate Sculpture (DA) |
| ARTS 37C |
Advanced Sculpture (DA) |
Theatre Voice
Theatre Voice courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| MUS 47A |
Introduction To Musical Theatre Production (FH) |
| MUS 47B |
Intermediate Music Theatre Production Workshop (FH) |
| MUS 47C |
Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop (FH) |
| MUS 47D |
Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop II (FH) |
| MUS 48B |
Singing Technique For Musical Theatre (FH) |
| MUS 48C |
Musical Theatre Repertoire For Singers (FH) |
| THTR 47A |
Introduction To Musical Theatre Production (FH) |
| THTR 47B |
Intermediate Music Theatre Production Workshop (FH) |
| THTR 47C |
Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop (FH) |
| THTR 47D |
Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop II (FH) |
| THTR 48B |
Singing Technique For Musical Theatre (FH) |
| THTR 48C |
Musical Theatre Repertoire For Singers (FH) |
| THTR 48F |
Musical Theatre Repertoire For Singers II (FH) |
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| ART 47A |
Watercolor I (FH) |
| ART 47B |
Watercolor II (FH) |
| ARTS 14A |
Watercolor Painting I (DA) |
| ARTS 14B |
Watercolor Painting II (DA) |
| ARTS 14C |
Watercolor Painting III (DA) |
Dance Families
Ballet and Conditioning
Ballet and Conditioning courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| DANC 22 |
Body Awareness And Conditioning For Dancers (DA) |
| DANC 22K |
Theory And Technique Of Ballet I (DA) |
| DANC 22L |
Theory And Technique Of Ballet II (DA) |
| DANC 22M |
Theory And Technique Of Ballet III (DA) |
Dance Technique
Dance Technique courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| DANC 23A |
Theory And Technique Of Contemporary (Modern) Dance I (DA) |
| DANC 23B |
Theory And Technique Of Contemporary (Modern) Dance II (DA) |
| DANC 23C |
Theory And Technique Of Contemporary (Modern) Dance III (DA) |
| DANC 37A |
Theory And Technique Of Jazz Dance I (DA) |
| DANC 37B |
Theory And Technique Of Jazz Dance II (DA) |
| DANC 37C |
Theory And Technique Of Jazz Dance III (DA) |
Social/Cultural Dance
Social/Cultural Dance courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| DANC 18A |
Introduction To Hip-Hop Dance (FH) |
| DANC 18B |
Intermediate Hip-Hop Dance (FH) |
| DANC 23L |
Theory And Technique Of Hip-Hop I (Popular American Dance) (DA) |
| DANC 23M |
Theory And Technique Of Hip-Hop II (Popular American Dance II) (DA) |
| DANC 23N |
Theory And Technique Of Hip-Hop III (Popular American Dance III) (DA) |
| DANC 24A |
Theory And Technique Of Social Dance I (DA) |
| DANC 24B |
Theory And Technique Of Social Dance II (DA) |
| DANC 24C |
Theory And Technique Of Social Dance III (DA) |
| DANC 25A |
Theory And Technique Of Salsa Dance I (DA) |
| DANC 25B |
Theory And Technique Of Salsa Dance II (DA) |
Music Families
Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non-Western
Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non-Western courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| MUSI 16B |
Jazz, Blues And Popular Guitar (DA) |
| MUSI 9A |
Jazz Piano I (DA) |
| MUSI 9B |
Jazz Piano II (DA) |
| MUSI 9C |
Jazz Piano III (DA) |
Guitar Class Applied Performance
Guitar Class Applied Performance courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| MUSI 14A |
Classical Guitar I (DA) |
| MUSI 14B |
Classical Guitar II (DA) |
| MUSI 14C |
Classical Guitar III (DA) |
| MUSI 14D |
Classical Guitar IV (DA) |
| MUSI 16A |
Beginning Acoustic Guitar (DA) |
| MUSI 17 |
Beginning Guitar (DA) |
Piano Class Applied Performance
Piano Class Applied Performance courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| MUS 12A |
Beginning Class Piano (FH) |
| MUS 12B |
Intermediate Class Piano (FH) |
| MUS 12C |
Advanced Class Piano (FH) |
| MUSI 12A |
Class Piano I (DA) |
| MUSI 12B |
Class Piano II (DA) |
| MUSI 12C |
Class Piano III (DA) |
| MUSI 18A |
Intermediate Piano I (DA) |
| MUSI 18B |
Intermediate Piano II (DA) |
| MUSI 18C |
Intermediate Piano III (DA) |
Voice Class Applied Performance
Voice Class Applied Performance courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| MUS 13A |
Class Voice I (FH) |
| MUSI 13A |
Beginning Singing I (DA) |
| MUSI 13B |
Beginning Singing II (DA) |
| MUSI 13C |
Beginning Singing III (DA) |
Note: Music courses are also in the Arts Families - Theatre Voice.
Photography Families
Analog Photography
Analog Photography courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| PHOT 7A |
Darkroom I (FH) |
| PHOT 7B |
Darkroom II (FH) |
| PHOT 7C |
Darkroom III (FH) |
| PHTG 2 |
Intermediate Photography (DA) |
| PHTG 54 |
Experimental Photography (DA) |
Digital Photography
Digital Photography courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| PHOT 6A |
Photoshop For Photographers I (FH) |
| PHOT 6B |
Photoshop For Photographers II (FH) |
| PHOT 6C |
Photoshop For Photographers III (FH) |
| PHOT 72 |
Lightroom & Photographic Design (FH) |
| PHTG 4 |
Introduction to Digital Photography (DA) |
| PHTG 5 |
Intermediate Digital Photography (DA) |
| PHTG 58A |
Photographic Photoshop I (DA) |
| PHTG 58B |
Photographic Photoshop II (DA) |
Photography-Professional Practices
Photography-Professional Practices courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| PHOT 22 |
Photojournalism (FH) |
| PHOT 22H |
Honors Photojournalism (FH) |
| PHOT 68C |
Studio Lighting Topics In Photography (FH) |
| PHOT 68E |
Lecture Topics In Photography (FH) |
| PHOT 74A |
Studio Photography Techniques I (FH) |
| PHOT 74B |
Studio Photography Techniques II (FH) |
| PHOT 74C |
Studio Photography Techniques III (FH) |
| PHOT 78D |
Museum/Gallery Field Study In Photography (FH) |
| PHTG 3 |
Advanced Photography (DA) |
| PHTG 6 |
Photography Production Laboratory (DA) |
| PHTG 57A |
Commercial Lighting I (DA) |
| PHTG 57B |
Commercial Lighting II (DA) |
Physical Education Families
Aquatics
Aquatics courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 1A |
Novice Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 1B |
Beginning Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 1C |
Intermediate Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 1CX |
Intermediate Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 1D |
Advanced Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 1DX |
Advanced Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 2A |
Aerobic Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 2AX |
Aerobic Swimming (DA) |
| KNES 2B |
Deep Water Running (DA) |
| KNES 2BX |
Deep Water Running (DA) |
| PHED 10A |
Aquatics: Level I, Beginning Swimming (FH) |
| PHED 10B |
Aquatics: Level II, Intermediate Swimming (FH) |
| PHED 11A |
Water Exercise (FH) |
| PHED 11B |
Aquatic Fitness (FH) |
Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular Fitness courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 5A |
Indoor Cycling (DA) |
| KNES 5AX |
Indoor Cycling (DA) |
| KNES 5B |
High Intensity Indoor Cycling (DA) |
| KNES 5BX |
High Intensity Indoor Cycling (DA) |
| KNES 6A |
Aerobic Power Walking (DA) |
| KNES 6AX |
Aerobic Power Walking (DA) |
| KNES 9A |
Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness And Activity Tracking 1 (DA) |
| KNES 9AX |
Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness And Activity Tracking 1 (DA) |
| KNES 9B |
Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness And Activity Tracking 2 (DA) |
| KNES 9BX |
Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness And Activity Tracking 2 (DA) |
| PHED 23A |
Trail Hiking (FH) |
| PHED 23B |
Day Hiking (FH) |
| PHED 27 |
Walk For Health (FH) |
| PHED 27A |
Run For Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 27B |
Intermediate Run For Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 27C |
Intermediate Walk For Health (FH) |
Combatives
Combatives courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 11A |
Cardio Kick (DA) |
| KNES 11AX |
Cardio Kick (DA) |
| KNES 12D |
Beginning Karate (DA) |
| KNES 12DX |
Beginning Karate (DA) |
| KNES 12E |
Intermediate Karate (DA) |
| KNES 12EX |
Intermediate Karate (DA) |
| KNES 12G |
Self-Defense (DA) |
| PHED 18 |
Beginning Tai Chi (Taiji) (FH) |
| PHED 18B |
Intermediate Tai Chi (Taiji) (FH) |
| PHED 18C |
Advanced Tai Chi (Taiji) (FH) |
| PHED 19B |
Kickboxing For Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 19C |
Intermediate Kickboxing For Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 19D |
Advanced Kickboxing For Fitness (FH) |
Cross Training
Cross Training courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 15A |
Cross Training (DA) |
| KNES 15AX |
Cross Training (DA) |
| KNES 15C |
Total Fitness (DA) |
| KNES 15CX |
Total Fitness (DA) |
| KNES 15E |
Cardiovascular And Strength Training (DA) |
| KNES 15EX |
Cardiovascular And Strength Training (DA) |
| KNES 16A |
Fit Camp (DA) |
| KNES 16AX |
Fit Camp (DA) |
| KNES 17A |
Plyometric Conditioning 1 (DA) |
| KNES 17AX |
Plyometric Conditioning 1 (DA) |
| PHED 47B |
Thighs, Abs & Gluteus (Tag) (FH) |
| PHED 47C |
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) (FH) |
| PHED 49B |
Boot Camp Training (FH) |
Flexibility & Stability
Flexibility & Stability courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 25A |
Stretching (DA) |
| KNES 25AX |
Stretching (DA) |
| KNES 25B |
Active Isolated Stretching (DA) |
| KNES 25BX |
Active Isolated Stretching (DA) |
| KNES 26A |
Basic Pilates Mat Exercise (DA) |
| KNES 26AX |
Basic Pilates Mat Exercise (DA) |
| KNES 26B |
Integrated Pilates Mat Exercise (DA) |
| KNES 26BX |
Integrated Pilates Mat Exercise (DA) |
| PHED 21A |
Beginning Hatha Yoga (FH) |
| PHED 21B |
Intermediate Hatha Yoga (FH) |
| PHED 21C |
Advanced Hatha Yoga (FH) |
| PHED 22 |
Beginning Flexibility & Mobility (FH) |
| PHED 22A |
Intermediate Flexibility & Mobility (FH) |
| PHED 22B |
Pilates & Yoga (FH) |
| PHED 22C |
Core Conditioning (FH) |
Individual Sports
Individual Sports courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 29A |
Fencing Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 29B |
Fencing Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 31A |
Beginning Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31AX |
Beginning Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31B |
Intermediate Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31BX |
Intermediate Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31C |
Advanced Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31CX |
Advanced Badminton (DA) |
| KNES 31J |
Pickleball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 31JX |
Pickleball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 31K |
Pickleball Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 31KX |
Pickleball Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 31L |
Pickleball Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 31LX |
Pickleball Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 31M |
Pickleball Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 31MX |
Pickleball Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 32A |
Beginning Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32AX |
Beginning Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32B |
Advanced Beginning Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32BX |
Advanced Beginning Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32C |
Intermediate Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32CX |
Intermediate Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32D |
Advanced Tennis (DA) |
| KNES 32DX |
Advanced Tennis (DA) |
| PHED 15A |
Beginning Pickleball (FH) |
| PHED 15B |
Intermediate Pickleball (FH) |
| PHED 15C |
Advanced Pickleball (FH) |
| PHED 24 |
Introduction To Golf (FH) |
| PHED 24A |
Swing Development For The Experienced Golfer (FH) |
| PHED 25A |
Swing Analysis (FH) |
| PHED 26 |
Beginning Tennis Skills (FH) |
| PHED 26A |
Intermediate Tennis (FH) |
| PHED 33 |
Beginning Table Tennis (FH) |
| PHED 33A |
Intermediate Table Tennis (FH) |
| PHED 33B |
Advanced Table Tennis (FH) |
| PHED 36A |
Beginning Archery (FH) |
| PHED 36B |
Intermediate Archery (FH) |
| PHED 36C |
Advanced Archery (FH) |
| PHED 37 |
Beginning Badminton: Singles & Doubles (FH) |
| PHED 37A |
Intermediate Badminton: Singles & Doubles (FH) |
| PHED 37B |
Advanced Badminton: Singles & Doubles (FH) |
Physical Meditation
Physical Meditation courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 22A |
Hatha Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22AX |
Hatha Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22B |
Yoga For Relaxation (DA) |
| KNES 22BX |
Yoga For Relaxation (DA) |
| KNES 22C |
Power Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22CX |
Power Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22D |
Flow Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22DX |
Flow Yoga (DA) |
| KNES 22E |
Yoga/Pilates Combo (DA) |
| KNES 22EX |
Yoga/Pilates Combo (DA) |
Strength Development
Strength Development courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 19A |
Strength Development (DA) |
| KNES 19AX |
Strength Development (DA) |
| KNES 19B |
Strength Development 2 (DA) |
| KNES 19BX |
Strength Development 2 (DA) |
| KNES 19D |
Resistance Training 1 (DA) |
| KNES 19DX |
Resistance Training 1 (DA) |
| KNES 19E |
Body Sculpting (DA) |
| KNES 19EX |
Body Sculpting (DA) |
| KNES 19G |
Core Conditioning (DA) |
| KNES 19GX |
Core Conditioning (DA) |
| KNES 20A |
Circuit Training 1 (DA) |
| KNES 20AX |
Circuit Training 1 (DA) |
| PHED 45A |
Foundations Of Strength & Conditioning (FH) |
| PHED 45C |
Circuit Training (FH) |
| PHED 46 |
Weight Lifting For Health & Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 46A |
Intermediate Weight Training For Health & Fitness (FH) |
| PHED 46B |
Advanced Weight Lifting For Health & Fitness (FH) |
Team Sports
Team Sports courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
| KNES 36A |
Team Sport - Basketball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 36AX |
Team Sport - Basketball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 37A |
Soccer (DA) |
| KNES 37AX |
Soccer (DA) |
| KNES 37B |
Soccer Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 37BX |
Soccer Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 37C |
Soccer Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 37CX |
Soccer Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 37D |
Soccer Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 37DX |
Soccer Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 37E |
Indoor Soccer (DA) |
| KNES 38A |
Futsal Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 38AX |
Futsal Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 38B |
Futsal Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 38BX |
Futsal Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 38C |
Futsal Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 38CX |
Futsal Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 38D |
Futsal Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 38DX |
Futsal Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 39A |
Volleyball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 39AX |
Volleyball Level 1 (DA) |
| KNES 39B |
Volleyball Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 39BX |
Volleyball Level 2 (DA) |
| KNES 39C |
Volleyball Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 39CX |
Volleyball Level 3 (DA) |
| KNES 39DX |
Volleyball Level 4 (DA) |
| KNES 40B |
Flag Football 2 (DA) |
| KNES 40BX |
Flag Football 2 (DA) |
| KNES 40C |
Flag Football 3 (DA) |
| KNES 40CX |
Flag Football 3 (DA) |
| PHED 13 |
Beginning Water Polo (FH) |
| PHED 13C |
Water Polo: Game Skills (FH) |
| PHED 31A |
Futsal: Indoor Soccer Beginning (FH) |
| PHED 31B |
Futsal: Indoor Soccer Intermediate (FH) |
| PHED 31C |
Futsal: Indoor Soccer Advanced (FH) |
| PHED 38A |
Basketball Fundamentals (FH) |
| PHED 38B |
Basketball Game Skills (FH) |
| PHED 38C |
Beginning Basketball (FH) |
| PHED 40 |
Beginning Volleyball (FH) |
| PHED 40A |
Intermediate Volleyball (FH) |
| PHED 40C |
Volleyball: Game Skills (FH) |
