It is my pleasure to welcome you to study the arts at De Anza College. You will find superb faculty and staff, excellent facilities and an encouraging college atmosphere.

The faculty will take a personal interest in your intellectual and artistic growth and your instruction will take place in stimulating classes with individual assistance. You will note from this web site, the division of Creative Arts at De Anza College offers a variety of courses within degree and certificate patterns as well as life long enrichment in the arts.

De Anza College has made a strong commitment to the arts, knowing the pivotal role the arts play in the cultural life of our Bay Area region and in our diverse cultures and societies.

Please email, call or visit with our faculty, learn about our programs, and view our facilities. I am sure that this will convince you that De Anza College and the Creative Arts Division is the best place to study and fulfill your goals. I look forward to welcoming you personally to the college.

Explore the links at left for in depth descriptions of our programs and our friendly diverse faculty.

Dr. Nancy J. Canter, Dean Creative Arts Division
Ph: 408-864-8315
FAX: 408-864-8492
Email: canternancy@fhda.edu

Creative Arts Department Chairs

• Division Staff BIOS- pdf file
• Division Faculty Email
• Faculty Web sites