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Technology Package Information
On-ground students are required to maintain a laptop that meets these degree specific minimum requirements. Online students may choose either a desktop or laptop, but a laptop is recommended.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design (On-Ground)
Software:
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 Version 1809 or Later
- Core: 64-Bit Multicore Intel or AMD CPU 2GHz or faster
- Memory: 16 GB
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with DirectX 12 Support and 2GB of VRAM
- Display: 1280×1080 minimum resolution
- Hard Drive: 500 GB
Mac
- OS: macOS 10.15 or Later
- Core: Multicore Intel Processor with 64bit support
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 for Intel CPUs or Unified RAM for M1 CPUs
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with Metal Support and 2 GB of VRAM
- Display: 1280×1080 minimum resolution
- Hard Drive: 500 GB
Recommended Hardware Requirements:
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 Version 1809 or Later
- Core: Intel i7 or Higher or AMD Ryzen 7 or Higher
- Memory: 32 GB
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with DirectX 12 Support and 4 GB of VRAM
- Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or greater
- Hard Drive: 500 GB (SSD or mm2) or greater sized drive
Mac
- OS: macOS 11 or Later
- Core: Multicore Intel Processor with 64bit support
- Memory: 32 GB for Intel CPUs or 16GB Unified RAM for M1 CPUs
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with Metal Support and 4GB of VRAM or Higher if using a Mac with an Intel CPU
- Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or greater
- Hard Drive: 500 GB (SSD or mm2) or greater sized drive
Additional Requirements:
- DSLR Camera: Entry-level DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with interchangeable lenses (MILC)
- Portable Hard Drive: 1TB or greater portable hard drive
Graphic Design (Online)
Software:
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 Version 1809 or Later
- Core: 64-Bit Multicore Intel or AMD CPU 2GHz or faster
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 for Intel CPUs or Unified RAM for M1 CPUs
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with DirectX 12 Support and 2GB of VRAM
- Display: 1280×1080 minimum resolution
- Hard Drive: 500 GB
Mac
- OS: macOS 10.15
- Core: Multicore Intel or M1 Processor with 64bit support
- Memory: 16GB DDR4 for Intel CPUs or Unified RAM for M1 CPUs
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with Metal Support and 2GB of VRAM
- Display: 1280×1080 minimum resolution
- Hard Drive: 500 GB
Recommended Hardware Requirements:
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 Version 1809 or Later
- Core: Intel i7 or Higher or AMD Ryzen 7 or Higher
- Memory: 32 GB
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with DirectX 12 Support and 4 GB of VRAM
- Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or greater
- Hard Drive: 500 GB (SSD or mm2) or greater sized drive
Mac
- OS: macOS 11 or Later
- Core: Intel i7 or Higher
- Memory: 32 GB for Intel CPUs or 16GB Unified RAM for M1 CPUs
- GPU/ Video Card: GPU with Metal Support and 4GB of VRAM or Higher if using a Mac with an Intel CPU
- Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or greater
- Hard Drive: 500 GB (SSD or mm2) or greater sized drive
Additional Requirements:
- DSLR Camera: Entry-level DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with interchangeable lenses (MILC)
- Portable Hard Drive: 1TB or greater portable hard drive