Technical Requirements

Computer

As a general guideline students should not have computer specifications less than a Pentium III CPU, Windows 2000 or XP, and 512 MB RAM or MAC G4 or G5 processor, Mac OS X, and 512 MB RAM. Actual hardware requirements are dependant on the software titles and versions required for class. The requirements for running the software vary and are subject to change. Hardware requirements for the software can be found through JourneyEd at this website: www.aistudentstore.com.
Note: Please check the system requirements for the software as specific Microsoft service packs may be required for Windows 2000 or XP. These service packs are available as free downloads on Microsoft's web site: www.microsoft.com.

Internet Connection

56K or faster Internet connection is required for online courses, however broadband is strongly encouraged.

Browser

Courses offered online are best viewed using

• Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.5/6.0 (PC)
• Safari 2.0 (MAC)
• Firefox.

Software

• Adobe Acrobat (full version)
• Microsoft Office (including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Outlook)
• Norton Antivirus

Peripherals

• CD or DVD burner
• Color Inkjet Printer
• Color Flatbed Scanner
• Digital Camera

See below if you program of interest has additional technical requirements.

Program Specific

In addition to the technical requirements above the following programs have additional requirements.

Software

• Advertising BS, Fashion & Retail Management BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Adobe Photoshop
  
• Digital Design Diploma, Graphic Design BS, Graphic Design AS
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Dreamweaver
  
• Game Art & Design BS
• Core Curriculum is PC only
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Corel Painter
• Adobe Flash
  
• Web Design & Interactive Media BS and Web Design & Interactive Media AS
• Macintosh users will need to purchase Virtual PC v6.0 with Windows 2000 or XP to run Authorware for Computer Based Training course.
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe GoLive
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Director
• Adobe Dreamweaver
  
• Interior Design BS
• Core curriculum is PC only
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk 3ds Max
  
• Media Arts & Animation BS
  
• Core Curriculum is PC only
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After-effects
• Adobe Flash
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• DigiCel Flipbook Studio
• Right Hemisphere Deep Paint 3D
• Alias Maya
• Discreet Combustion
• Corel Painter
  
• Residential Planning Diploma
• Core curriculum is PC only
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
  
• Web Design Diploma
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Flash
  

Software may be purchased through JourneyEd: www.aistudentstore.com.

Peripherals

• Digital Design Diploma, Game Art & Design BS, Graphic Design AS, Graphic Design BS, Web Design & Interactive Media AS, Web Design & Interactive Media BS, Media Arts & Animation BS, Web Design Diploma
• Digital Drawing Tablet

Note: All Courses use the latest version of the software packages required.

Complete our request information form or call 1-877-872-8869 to speak with an Assistant Director of Admissions.