Minimum Computer Specifications for New 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.
Character Animation Program & Experimental Animation Program
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
- 1TB SSD storage
- AppleCare+
–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
- 1TB SSD storage
- AppleCare+
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)