Minimum Computer Specifications for New Students 2023-2024

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The following minimum specifications for new computers 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

It is recommended that animation students purchase both a MacBook Pro and a drawing tablet, either a Cintiq or iPad Pro.

Apple MacBook Pro

  • macOS 13 Ventura
  • Apple M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 30-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)

iPad Pro

– OR –

Cintiq

  • Apple M2 chip
  • 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • 256GB storage
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
  • AppleCare+
  • Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 or Cintiq Pro 24

Film Directing Program & Program in Film and Video

Apple MacBook Pro

  • macOS 13 Ventura
  • Apple M2 Pro with 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • 32GB unified memory
  • 2TB SSD storage (minimum)
  • AppleCare+
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