Program device requirements - your program

Design Foundations

All students entering this program must:

have a laptop computer that meets minimum specified requirements
own and maintain their laptop
bring their laptop on the first day of classes.

During the first week of the program, students will be instructed on how to download certain software products and how to access other products through the college server.

Program device requirements home

Either a Windows PC or MacBook Pro are suitable for this program.

Minimum PC requirements

Microsoft Windows 11
11^th Generation Intel Core i7 processor or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent
Minimum 16 GB memory (32 GB recommended)
Webcam functionality
Audio capability (speakers and a quality headset/microphone)
High performance discrete graphics card with minimum of 4 GB of memory
256 GB SSD (512 GB recommended)
Wireless Network adapter supporting IEEE 802.11g/n/ac
15" screen or greater (1920x1080 recommended)
Minimum 1 full size USB ports (USB 3.0A), 1 or more USB-C Port
Virus protection software required
Recommended: A multi-year (3- or 4-year) warranty

Minimum MAC requirements

M4 Max
36 GB or higher
1 TB SSD storage
14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
Force Touch trackpad
USBC AV Multiport Adapter
Webcam functionality
Audio capability (speakers and a quality headset/microphone)
Virus protection software required
Recommended: Extended AppleCare+

The college provides registered students with wireless and hardwired Internet access, access to free software downloads, and server-based access to several program-specific software applications while on campus.

Additional hardware requirements:

REQUIRED: USBC Thumb Drive, USBC 2TB Hard Drive

NOTE: A MacBook Pro is recommended for students planning to pathway into Graphic Design or the Bachelor of Design.

Exclusive Dell pricing

Additional software requirements:

Additional available downloads for registered students:
Adobe Creative Cloud (included in tuition)

Disclaimer

For information about the technology and processes used for Teams or Zoom, refer to Privacy and consent for synchronous classrooms.
Students may be required to purchase additional equipment as technology needs change (e.g. web cams for exams). Students who do not have access to the required testing technology at home may be required to write tests on campus in the Testing Centre.
Each student is responsible for any downtime associated with their device. Losing information can be highly problematic and your primary recourse is only through the hardware provider. It is highly recommended that students purchase a multi-year warranty.