Minimum Computer Specifications for Continuing Students 2022-2023
These are the minimum suggested specifications. Anything newer or faster is also acceptable.
If you’re uncertain, on a Mac select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu to view your system specs. On a Windows computer, right-click on the start menu (the Widows icon) and select “System” from the pop-up menu.
Character Animation Program & Experimental Animation Program
Apple MacBook Pro or iMac *
- macOS 11.6 Big Sur 15-inch or larger display 16GB memory
- 512GB SSD storage
–or–
Windows Laptop or Desktop
- Windows 10
- 15-inch or larger display 16GB memory
- 512GB SSD storage
iPad Pro, iPad, or iPad Air *
- iPadOS 13 Apple Pencil
–or–
Wacom Cintiq
- *Compatibility with Apple Sidecar required if using an iPad as a drawing surface with your Mac.
Film Directing Program & Program in Film and Video
Apple MacBook Pro or iMac
- macOS 11.6 Big Sur 15-inch or larger display 16GB memory
- 512GB SSD storage
–or–
Windows Laptop or Desktop
- Windows 10
- 15-inch or larger display 16GB memory
- 512GB SSD storage
Personal Equipment Requirements
All Programs
- Sony MDR-7506 headphones or similar wired headphones with an 1⁄8” mini plug
- 2 TB USB-C backup drive
Additional Requirements for Character Animation Program and Experimental Animation Program
- Wacom Pro Pen 2 (KP504E) (Required for use of Cintiqs on campus; only works with new Cintiq Pro.)
- Logitech M535 mouse or similar Mac compatible 3-button Bluetooth mouse (Required for certain software applications such as Maya or Cinema 4D)