Faculty Syllabus
ARTC-2373 Design Studio I
Ryan Ashkenase
Credit Fall 2026
Section(s)
ARTC-2373-003 (36886)
LEC Th 9:00am - 9:55am HLC DLS DIL
LEC Tu 9:00am - 9:55am HLC HLC2 2331
LAB Th 9:55am - 11:40am HLC DLS DIL
LAB Tu 9:55am - 11:40am HLC HLC2 2331
Course Requirements
Course Prerequisites:
- ARTC 1302
- GRPH 1559
- ARTC 1313 or ARTC 1327
- GRPH 2371 or ARTC 1310 or ARTC 2376
Required Online Resources
- An Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
- Blackboard
- ACC Google Apps: including calendar, docs and drive
Materials:
Media storage, such as jump drive or access to cloud storage, to transport and save assignments if working on ACC computers..
Computer Prerequisites:
Students should have a working knowledge of their computer and its operating system, and know how to use the mouse and standard menus and commands, how to open, save and close files. If you need to review these techniques, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® PC or Apple® Mac® computer.
To complete this course you will need to have Adobe CC 2024 and Adobe Acrobat CC 2024 installed.
- Your computer must meet the minimum technical specifications to run Adobe CC 2024. View this link for help: helpx.adobe.com/support/illustrator.html
- This course qualifies for discounted Adobe Creative Cloud access. Please use this link once registered for the class to acquire license: https://www.austincc.edu/adobe-creative-cloud-acc
Course Subjects
Design Studio 1 is an advanced-level course where students will develop the skills to create complex, real-world client projects for print and web. Students will first learn the roles, organization skills and basic contractual knowledge needed to operate in a Design Studio or as a free-lance artist. Students will then learn to communicate and effectively convey information through their visual solutions to projects based on client directives. Students will learn to take feedback, work as a team and collaborate with fellow students approximating a real-world working atmosphere.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TO DO BY THE END OF THIS COURSE:
- Studio workflow
- Using collaborative tools
- Industry best practices
- Client and vendor relationships
- Team dynamics
- Roles and responsibilities
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Process and design solutions
- Presentations and deliverables
- Building a case studies
Office Hours
Published: 05/15/2026 16:11:55