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Minimum Computer Specifications
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Otis requires that incoming students own a laptop that meets the minimum system specifications for
software used in the Foundation year. This requirement will help ensure that all students have access to the college’s digital resources at home or on campus. As collaboration is a foundation of our curriculum, owning a laptop will promote communication, investigation, and making, both within and outside of the classroom.
 
If a student has an intended major, please refer to the major department minimum specs below for guidance.
We have selected these configurations to enable a broad range and a long useful life for your computer. As long as your laptop meets the minimum specifications, you are welcome to customize your machine to suit your individual needs. Otis partners with hardware providers for additional discounts for students purchasing a new laptop at the links below. If you already own a laptop with comparable specs to the Otis minimum requirement, you may use that instead. If you think you may have difficulty purchasing a computer before fall classes begin, please contact Admissions at 
[email protected] to submit a request for technology assistance.

 

Please note that Otis provides Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for free to all BFA and MFA students.

Link to Student Software Requirements page

 

 

Campus Purchase Links

Apple Campus Purchase Links Windows Purchase Links Technical Questions?
https://www.apple.com/edu/otis www.cdwg.com/otiscollege

[email protected]

http://www.cdwg.com/apple https://www.dell.com/en-us

 

 

OTIS IT suggests investing in a higher-quality laptop that can reliably serve a student throughout their years at Otis. Cheaper models often lack durability and may not be as dependable. For Foundation students who don't require Windows programs, the lower-end M1 Apple MacBook Pros or MacBook Airs could be a suitable choice.

 

Foundation  ( Option #1 Mac ) Foundation  ( Option #2 Mac ) Foundation  ( Option #3 Windows )
14-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
8-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
16GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare
16-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
12-Core CPU
18-Core GPU
32GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare

At least an Intel Core i7 processor
Windows 10 or 11
16 GB of RAM

RTX 4050 or better Graphics
1 TB hard drive
Wireless networking adapter (for internet)

3 Year Service

 

Minimum Specification by Major

 

Environmental Design Graphic Design / Illustration

Animation & Motion Design /

Game and Entertainment Design ( Option #1 Mac) 

Animation & Motion Design /

Game and Entertainment Design

( Option #2 Windows )
Intel i7 or i9 processor
OS = Windows 10 or 11
RAM = 16 - 32 GB ( or better)
Graphics = Nvidia® Quadro or RTX 4050 or better
Storage = 500 GB or larger SSD or M.2 drive
3 Year Service
14-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
8-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
16GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare
16-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
12-Core CPU
18-Core GPU
32GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare
Intel i7 or i9 processor
OS = Windows 10 or 11
RAM = 16 - 32 GB ( or better)
Graphics = Nvidia® Quadro or RTX 4050 or better
Storage = 500 GB or larger SSD or M.2 drive
3 Year Service

 

 

 

Fashion Design Fine Arts Product Design Toy Design
14-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
8-Core CPU
10-Core GPU
16GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare
16-inch MacBook Pro ( M3 Pro )
12-Core CPU
18-Core GPU
32GB Unified Memory
1TB SSD Storage
3 Year AppleCare
Intel i7 or i9 processor or better
OS = Windows 10 or 11
RAM = 32 GB ( or better)
Graphics = Nvidia® Quadro or RTX 4060 or better Graphics
Storage = 1TB SSD or M.2 drive
3 Year Service
Intel i7 or i9 processor
OS = Windows 10 or 11
RAM = 16 - 32 GB ( or better)
Graphics = Nvidia® Quadro or RTX 4060 or better Graphics   
Storage = 1TB SSD or M.2 drive
3 Year Service

 

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