Minimum Computer Specifications for New Students 2022-2023

The following minimum computer specifications are recommended, though not required.

If you’re uncertain, on a Mac select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu to view your system specs.

Character Animation & Experimental Animation

Apple MacBook Pro

• macOS 12 Monterey
• Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• 32GB unified memory
• 2TB SSD storage (minimum)
• AppleCare+
• Logitech M535​ mouse or similar Mac compatible 3-button Bluetooth mouse (Required for certain software applications such as Maya or Cinema 4D)

–and–

iPad Pro (2021)

• Apple M1 chip
• 12.9-inch display
• 256GB storage
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
• AppleCare+

Film Directing Program & Program in Film and Video

Apple MacBook Pro

• macOS 12 Monterey
• Apple M1 Pro with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• 32GB unified memory
• 2TB SSD storage (minimum)
• AppleCare+