Hardware and Software : required for the Graphic Design program

"Successful works always disclose a happy union of their meaning and the means used"

• The Graphic Design program is equipped with Macintosh desktop computers with updated Graphic Design applications in the FAB's digital labs. However, art majors pursuing the BFA degree in the Graphic Design area are required to own or lease a MacBook or MacBook Pro laptop computer with the following specifications as a prerequisite for all 300 and above graphic design courses.

Please choose from the following two options for a laptop computer purchase
Hardware (MacBook or MacBook Pro)_visit Apple Store online for the newest updates

MacBook Pro (The aluminum 17-inch Macbook Pro)
• 17 inch glossy widescreen LED-backlit display_1680X1050 resolution
• 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• 4GB Memory
• 320GB Hard Drive
• 8x SuperDrive |
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
• Illuminated keyboard
• Built-in 8-hour battery2
• Built-in iSight video camera
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet
• Built-in AirPort Extreme
• Built-in Bluetooth
• Optical and Analog audio in/out
• DVI or VGA adapter
• Built-in Dual Link DVI Support
• 1 FireWire 400/1 FireWire 800/2 USB 2.0
• Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

  

MacBook Pro (The aluminum 15-inch Macbook Pro)
• 15.4-inch glossy widescreen LED-backlit display_1440 x 900 resolution
• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• 2GB DDR3 Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive1
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics
• Illuminated Keyboard
• Aluminum Unibody
• Mini DVI out
• Built-in iSight video camera
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet
• Built-in AirPort Extreme
• Built-in Bluetooth
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• One FireWire 400 port
• Apple Remote
• Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Recommended Items:

- Extended warranty (AppleCare Protection Plan ~ A Must!)
- Increased memory up to 4GB
- 2GB or 4GB Flash Drive
- Appropriate Security Cable
- Appropriate Padded Carrying Case

Software - visit Adobe online for the newest update : www.adobe.com/products
> Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard
the indispensable toolkit for professional design and print production, includes:


• Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe Illustrator CS4
• Adobe InDesign CS4
• Adobe Bridge CS4
• Adobe Version Cue CS4
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

> Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Standard
combines essential tools for web interactive design:

• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
• Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
• Adobe Bridge CS4
• Adobe Version Cue CS4

> Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium (Recommended)
is an alternative solution to combine both print and web design applications. It includes:


• Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
• Adobe Illustrator CS4
• Adobe InDesign CS4
• Adobe Bridge CS4
• Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
• Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
• Adobe Fireworks CS4
• Adobe Version Cue CS4
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

> Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium
combines essential tools for page layout, image editing, illustration, PDF workflows, and web interactive experience:

• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
• Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
• Adobe Fireworks CS4
• Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
• Adobe Illustrator CS4
• Adobe Soundbooth CS4
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
• Adobe Bridge CS4
• Adobe Version Cue CS4

> QuarkXPress 8.0
http://8.quark.com

> Microsoft Office 2008 for MAC

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint

Hardware
(computer, jump drive, optional scanner/printer, etc)

Software
Student Discount Sites:

www.apple.com
www.macmall.com
www.bestbuy.com
www.epson.com
www.cdw.com
Local Computer Store: Comp USA/CDW/BestBuy

www.adobe.com/products
www.campusestore.com
www.macacademy.com
www.JourneyEd.com
www.macmall.com
> Educational discounts for software are much more affordable: Go to school bookstore or online for a discount program.
> Be sure to ask for the available educational discount price for your laptop if you order your computer online.
> We recommend that you insure your laptop. The university is not responsible for thief or damage of personal computer equipment.

 

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