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This is the latest recommended configuration by our academics team for our media arts programs (Game Development and Design and 3D Modeling Animation Art and Design). If your computer meets the recommended specifications for the media arts programs, it should also be suitable for our other programs (Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Architectural Design Technology).
Recommended PC Specifications
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 - 12GB GDDR6X VRAM
- CPU: Intel Core - i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7800X3D
- RAM: 32GB DDR4/DDR5 (check DDR version compatibility)
- OS: Windows 11
- Storage: M.2 NVME SSD
Top of Line Recommendation for PC Specifications
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 - 24GB GDDR6X VRAM
- CPU: Intel Core - i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 7950X
- RAM: 64GB DDR4/DDR5 (check DDR version compatibility)
- OS: Windows 11
- Storage: M.2 NVME PCIE 4.0 SSD
Graphic Design
Students have the option to use a Mac, and the following are the recommended specifications for optimal performance
- GPU: Apple silicon 16 GB of unified memory
- CPU: Apple silicon M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra or newer
- RAM: Apple silicon 16 GB of unified memory
- OS: MacOS Monterey (version 12) or later
- Storage: Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache, additional high-speed drive(s) for media
- Display: 1920x1080 or greater, DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows
- Network Storage Connection: 10 Gigabit ethernet for 4K shared network workflow
3D Modeling Animation Art and Design or Game Development
Students are required to have a pen tablet in addition to a PC, for course-related activities and assignments