Bachelor of Animation
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.
Either a Windows PC or MacBook Pro are suitable for this program.
Minimum requirements
- Microsoft Windows 11
- 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (7000 series or newer)
- Minimum 64 GB DDR5
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 or higher (16 VRAM)
- 1TB SSD (NVMe recommended)
- Webcam functionality, Audio capability (speakers and a quality headset/microphone)
- Wireless Network adapter supporting IEEE 802.11g/n/ac
- 16-inch display (1920X1080) 360Hz
- Minimum 1 full size USB ports (USB 3.0A), 1 or more USB-C Port
- Optional 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 connection or a USB to Ethernet adapter
- Virus protection software required
- Recommended: external mouse device, multi-year (3- or 4-year) warranty
Minimum requirements
- M4 Max
- 36 GB or higher (48 GB recommended)
- 1TB SSD Storage
- 16-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
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.