MINIMUM TECHNICAL/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

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1 MINIMUM TECHNICAL/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR DEGREES Advertising Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Windows Users: The two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Drawing Supplies Mouse

2 Culinary Management Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1024x768 display (1366 x 768 recommended) with 16 bit color, 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL 2.0 capable system and DVD ROM drive compatible with duallayer DVDs. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Windows Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

3 Digital Photography Bachelor of Science Technical Requirements: An important part of developing a career in photography is making an investment in camera equipment. As a student you begin to gradually invest in the professional equipment that will help you learn advanced techniques and build a competitive portfolio. As a professional, the quality of your equipment, along with your technical and visual training, is what will distinguish you from amateur photographers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division photography program is designed to allow students to build their equipment suite piece by piece. The first photography course in the Bachelor of Science degree program, G150PH Introduction to Design Applications, only requires investment in a scanner and a student may use a common "point andshoot" camera. The first shooting course, PH123 Principles of Digital Photography is where a student makes their first major investment in a Digital SLR Camera, lenses and other accessories. Later in the program an investment will be made for PH136 Lighting in studio lights and a Ambient and Flash Meter; then studio strobes in PH 212 Studio Photography. Additional smaller investments in a photo quality printer, backgrounds, and color calibrator will be needed at other points in the program. By the time a student graduates they will have invested in the equipment they need to set up their own photography business a practical investment in their future. List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program: While the total cost will differ for each person, incoming Photography students can expect to invest at approximately $3,100 to $13,000 throughout the duration of this program. These costs are associated with each student acquiring the professional equipment necessary to engage in the primary activities as a professional in the industry; the range is due to the various levels of quality from the minimum required to a higher level. Equipment List View the Bachelor of Science in Photography Materials & Equipment Overview HDSLR (High definition Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) with interchangeable lenses, 10 megapixel or higher sensor resolution, capable of recording HD video (Many cameras that are labeled DSLR cameras also meet the concept of an "HDSLR." The distinction is based on whether a camera shoots HD video or not. This can be 1920 by 1080 or it can be 1280 by 720 either format will be fine. The camera must be able to record video and sound.) Memory Card(s) Backup Batteries Camera lenses with mm focal length range Camera Bag (Optional) Medium Sized Tripod Must be able to firmly secure a SLR Camera + Flash Monopod (Optional) Lighting 3 Monolights (Studio Strobes) with radio slaves Ambient/Flash Meter Light Modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes) Light Stands Reflector(s) Diffuser(s) Gray Card Lavalier Microphone External Digital Recorder Neutral Density Filters LED HOT Shoe Mount Light On camera Flash (Hot Shoe Flash)

4 Digital Photography Bachelor of Science (continued) PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional Required Hardware: Photo Printer capable of handling 5.5 x 11 Photo Paper, and minimum of 4+ separate ink cartridges (Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta) to ensure sufficient range of color representation in printing Flatbed Scanner (for G150PH only) Color Management System (Xrite ColorMunki Photo) Mouse To check your operating system, browser and plug in capabilities, please click here. Techsmith SnagIt, Jing, or other screen capture software Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Additional Optional Items: DVD ROM drive may be required for some installation disks External Hard Drive Desktop Monitor (for Laptops) While our students may use any resource to get the required equipment for the Photography program, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has selected B&H Photo & Video & trade as our recommended vendor for equipment purchasing.

5 Digital Photography Bachelor of Science (continued) The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has done this to make the process easier, and provide our students with a single point of contact. If students decide to use B&H Photo & Video to acquire their equipment, they should expect a B&H Photo & Video Educational Sales Representative to assist them in selection of the best equipment based on spec requirements and budget. Students may also access the B&H Photo & Video student portal and use the search functions to assist in product selection. A student discount rate is available for those students who are currently enrolled in one video or photo program. Students must select the "Become a Member" option and complete a simple verification form. Proof of enrollment is required. Once verified, students will be a member for one year and will be eligible for all student discount rates on purchases during that time period. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division will work directly with B&H Photo & Video during the student verification process to ensure a timely response. Students should access the following B&H Photo & Video link to become a member: Customer Service: or Product Questions: * Not all equipment must be purchased at the beginning of the program. Contact your New Student Advisor, Admissions Representative or Faculty member (for those who are already enrolled) about when you will need each item.

6 Fashion Marketing & Management Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Windows Users: The two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

7 Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science PC MAC Intel Core i5 3GHz minimum i7 3.4 GHz recommended with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science. ToonBoom Custom EDMC Package Autodesk 3DS Max and/or Maya Autodesk Mudbox (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk MotionBuilder (Version 2015 or higher) Unreal 4 Unity Audacity (Latest version) Pixologic Zbrush 4R6 (optional) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended Web Browser Requirements

8 Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science (continued) Hardware Requirements Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd store.wacom.com/product/wacom intuos pro?sku=pth860&_ga= #/undefined1 Drawing Supplies Mouse or Trackball

9 Graphic Design Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Drawing Supplies Mouse

10 Hotel & Restaurant Management Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1024x768 display (1366 x 768 recommended) with 16 bit color, 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL 2.0 capable system and DVD ROM drive compatible with duallayer DVDs. MAC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

11 Interior Design Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the Interior Design Bachelor of Science. Google Sketchup (Latest version) Autodesk AutoCAD (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk Revit (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk 3ds Max (Version 2015 or higher) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Hardware Requirements Drafting Supplies Drawing Supplies Mouse

12 Media Arts & Animation Bachelor of Science PC MAC Intel Core i5 3GHz minimum i7 3.4 GHz recommended with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the Media Arts & Animation Bachelor of Science. ToonBoom Custom EDMC Package Autodesk 3DS Max and/or Maya Autodesk Mudbox (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk MotionBuilder (Version 2015 or higher) Unreal 4 (optional) Unity (optional) Audacity (Latest version) Pixologic Zbrush 4R6 (optional) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

13 Media Arts & Animation Bachelor of Science (continued) Other Technical Requirements Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd store.wacom.com/product/wacom intuos pro?sku=pth860&_ga= #/undefined1 Drawing Supplies Mouse or Trackball

14 Web Design & Interactive Media Bachelor of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Phenom II processor with 64 bit support, Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), 4 GB RAM, 40 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1280x900 display with 16 bit color, 512 MB VRAM, OpenGL 2.0 capable system, DVD ROM drive compatible with duallayer DVDs, Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME and Direct3D 10 technology, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL capable graphics card. Audacity (Latest Version) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Windows Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

15 ASSOCIATES DEGREES Digital Photography Associate of Science Technical Requirements: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division photography program is designed to allow students to build their equipment suite piece by piece. The first photography course in the Digital Workflow Certificate program, PHOA102 Introduction to Photography Applications, only requires Adobe production software and any device that can shoot an 8 megabyte photograph and upload to your computer. The first shooting course, PHOA101 Principles of Digital Photography is where a student makes their first major investment in a High Definition SLR Camera, lenses and other accessories. Later in the program an Ambient and Flash Meter is used in PHOA112 and a professional studio strobe kit is needed for PHOA113 Lighting. Additional smaller investments in a photo quality printer, backgrounds, an on camera flash, and color calibrator will be needed at other points in the program. By the time a student graduates they will have invested in the equipment they need to set up his/her own photography business a practical investment in their future. Each graduate is ready to set up his/her own studio or work in a studio, because by the time he/she completes the program he/she will own and have worked with a professional camera, 3 strobe lighting kit, printer, flash, color calibrator, and other studio accessories. List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program: While the total cost will differ for each person, incoming Photography students can expect to invest at approximately $2,000 to $5,000 throughout the duration of this program. These costs are associated with each student acquiring the professional equipment necessary to engage in the primary activities as a professional in the industry; the range is due to the various levels of quality from the minimum required to a higher level. Equipment List: View the Associate of Science in Photography Materials & Equipment Overview HDSLR (High definition Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) with interchangeable lenses, 10 megapixel or higher sensor resolution, capable of recording HD video (Many cameras that are labeled DSLR cameras also meet the concept of an "HDSLR." The distinction is based on whether a camera shoots HD video or not. This can be 1920 by 1080 or it can be 1280 by 720 either format will be fine. The camera must be able to record video and sound.) Memory Card(s) Backup Batteries Camera lenses with mm focal length range Camera Bag (Optional) Medium Sized Tripod Must be able to firmly secure a SLR Camera + Flash Monopod (Optional) On camera flash 3 Monolights (Studio Strobes) with radio slaves Ambient/Flash Meter Light Modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes) Light Stands Reflector(s) Diffuser(s) Gray Card Lavalier Microphone

16 Digital Photography Associate of Science (continued) Equipment List (continued): External Digital Recorder Neutral Density Filters LED HOT Shoe Mount Light On camera Flash (Hot Shoe Flash) PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional Required Hardware: Photo Printer capable of handling 5.5 x 11 Photo Paper, and minimum of 4+ separate ink cartridges (Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta) to ensure sufficient range of color representation in printing Flatbed Scanner (for G150PH only) Color Management System (Xrite ColorMunki Photo) Mouse Techsmith SnagIt, Jing, or other screen capture software Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Additional Optional Items: DVD ROM drive may be required for some installation disks External Hard Drive Desktop Monitor (for Laptops)

17 Digital Photography Associate of Science (continued) While our students may use any resource to get the required equipment for the Photography program, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has selected B&H Photo & Video & trade as our recommended vendor for equipment purchasing. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has done this to make the process easier, and provide our students with a single point of contact. If students decide to use B&H Photo & Video to acquire their equipment, they should expect a B&H Photo & Video Educational Sales Representative to assist them in selection of the best equipment based on spec requirements and budget. Students may also access the B&H Photo & Video student portal and use the search functions to assist in product selection. A student discount rate is available for those students who are currently enrolled in one video or photo program. Students must select the "Become a Member" option and complete a simple verification form. Proof of enrollment is required. Once verified, students will be a member for one year and will be eligible for all student discount rates on purchases during that time period. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division will work directly with B&H Photo & Video during the student verification process to ensure a timely response. Students should access the following B&H Photo & Video link to become a member: Customer Service: or Product Questions: * Not all equipment must be purchased at the beginning of the program. Contact your New Student Advisor, Admissions Representative or Faculty member (for those who are already enrolled) about when you will need each item.

18 Graphic Design Associate of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Drawing Supplies Mouse

19 Kitchen & Bath Design Associate of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional notes about installing Windows via Boot Camp if students do not have it already set up. Students will need to purchase: Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (Boot Camp 4 or 5) See Windows 7 requirements Windows 8: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro (Boot Camp 5 only) See Windows 8 requirements Helpful link: Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the Kitchen & Bath Design Associate of Science. 20/20 Design Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Drafting Supplies Drawing Supplies Mouse

20 Web Design & Interactive Media Associate of Science PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Audacity (Latest Version) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

21 CERTIFICATES 2D Animation Certificate PC MAC Intel Core i5 3GHz minimum i7 3.4 GHz recommended with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the 2D Animation Certificate. ToonBoom Custom EDMC Package Audacity (Latest version) Motionbuilder Mudbox Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

22 2D Animation Certificate (continued) Hardware Requirements: Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd Drawing Supplies Mouse or Trackball

23 3D Animation Certificate PC MAC Intel Core i5 3GHz minimum i7 3.4 GHz recommended with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support.important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the 3D Animation Certificate. Autodesk 3DS Max and/or Maya Autodesk Mudbox (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk MotionBuilder (Version 2015 or higher) Unreal 4 (optional) Unity (optional) Audacity (Latest version) Pixologic Zbrush 4R6 (optional) Toonboom Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

24 3D Animation Certificate (continued) Other Technical Requirements: Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd Mouse or Trackball

25 Character Animation for Games Certificate PC MAC Intel Core i5 3GHz minimum i7 3.4 GHz recommended with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the Character Animation for Games Certificate. ToonBoom Custom EDMC Package Autodesk 3DS Max and/or Maya Autodesk Mudbox (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk MotionBuilder (Version 2015 or higher) Unreal 4 Unity Pixologic Zbrush 4R6 (optional) Audacity (Latest version) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

26 Character Animation for Games Certificate (continued) Hardware Requirements Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd Mouse or Trackball

27 Digital Workflow Certificate Technical Requirements: An important part of developing a career in photography is making an investment in camera equipment. As a student you begin to gradually invest in the professional equipment that will help you learn advanced techniques and build a competitive portfolio. As a professional, the quality of your equipment, along with your technical and visual training, is what will distinguish you from amateur photographers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division photography program is designed to allow students to build their equipment suite piece by piece. The first photography course in the Digital Workflow Certificate program, G150PH Introduction to Design Applications, only requires investment in a scanner and a student may use a common "point andshoot" camera. The first shooting course, PH123 Principles of Digital Photography is where a student makes their first major investment in a Digital SLR Camera, lenses and other accessories. Later in the program an investment will be made for PH136 Lighting in studio lights and an Ambient and Flash Meter. Additional smaller investments in a photo quality printer, backgrounds, and color calibrator will be needed at other points in the program. By the time a student graduates they will have invested in the equipment they need to set up their own photography business a practical investment in their future. List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program: While the total cost will differ for each person, incoming Photography students can expect to invest at approximately $3,100 to $13,000 throughout the duration of this program. These costs are associated with each student acquiring the professional equipment necessary to engage in the primary activities as a professional in the industry; the range is due to the various levels of quality from the minimum required to a higher level. Equipment List View the Digital Workflow Materials & Equipment Overview HDSLR (High definition Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) with interchangeable lenses, 10 megapixel or higher sensor resolution, capable of recording HD video (Many cameras that are labeled DSLR cameras also meet the concept of an "HDSLR." The distinction is based on whether a camera shoots HD video or not. This can be 1920 by 1080 or it can be 1280 by 720 either format will be fine. The camera must be able to record video and sound.) Memory Card(s) Backup Batteries Camera lenses with mm focal length range Camera Bag (Optional) 1 Monolights (Studio Strobes) with radio slaves Medium Sized Tripod Must be able to firmly secure a SLR Camera + Flash Monopod (Optional) Ambient/Flash Meter Light Modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes) Light Stands Reflector(s) Diffuser(s) Gray Card Lavalier Microphone External Digital Recorder Neutral Density Filters LED HOT Shoe Mount Light On camera Flash (Hot Shoe Flash)

28 Digital Workflow Certificate (continued) PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional Required Hardware: Photo Printer capable of handling 5.5 x 11 Photo Paper, and minimum of 4+ separate ink cartridges (Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta) to ensure sufficient range of color representation in printing Flatbed Scanner (for G150PH only) Color Management System (Xrite ColorMunki Photo) Mouse Techsmith SnagIt, Jing, or other screen capture software Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Additional Optional Items: DVD ROM drive may be required for some installation disks External Hard Drive Desktop Monitor (for Laptops) Visit Journey Ed, America's leading seller of hardware and software to students. Select from a wide variety of software programs and purchase all of your required software online at a student discount. Note: All Courses use the latest version of the software packages required. While our students may use any resource to get the required equipment for the Photography program, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has selected B&H Photo & Video & trade as our recommended vendor for equipment purchasing.

29 Digital Workflow Certificate (continued) The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has done this to make the process easier, and provide our students with a single point of contact. If students decide to use B&H Photo & Video to acquire their equipment, they should expect an B&H Photo & Video Educational Sales Representative to assist them in selection of the best equipment based on spec requirements and budget. Students may also access the B&H Photo & Video student portal and use the search functions to assist in product selection. A student discount rate is available for those students who are currently enrolled in one video or photo program. Students must select the "Become a Member" option and complete a simple verification form. Proof of enrollment is required. Once verified, students will be a member for one year and will be eligible for all student discount rates on purchases during that time period The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division will work directly with B&H Photo & Video during the student verification process to ensure a timely response. Students should access the following B&H Photo & Video link to become a member: Customer Service: or Product Questions: * Not all equipment must be purchased at the beginning of the program. Contact your New Student Advisor, Admissions Representative or Faculty member (for those who are already enrolled) about when you will need each item.

30 3D Modeling for Games Certificate PC MAC 64 bit Intel or AMD multi core processor with 64 bit support Windows 7 Professional with SP 1 (64 bit), or higher 8GB RAM (16GB Recommended) 30 GB hard disk space recommended 1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16 bit color 1 GB VRAM OpenGL 2.0 capable system Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft WDM//MME Direct3D 11 technology, Direct3D 10, or OpenGL capable graphics card Stereo Sound Card, Speakers and/or Headset Video Card (one of the following options): o Recommended NVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 760, GTX 960 o Slower Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5000 Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 620, 720 Due to the fact that AutoDesk (industry standard software) no longer provides support for MAC computers in Dual Boot, they are not recommended for the program. Note: Students who began the program before September 1, 2017 are grandfathered in but should be aware of this change in AutoDesk support. Important Note: Virtual machines are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division for the 3D Modeling for Games Certificate. Autodesk 3DS Max and/or Maya Autodesk Mudbox (Version 2015 or higher) Autodesk MotionBuilder (Version 2015 or higher) Unreal 4 Unity Pixologic Zbrush 4R6 (optional) Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

31 3D Modeling for Games Certificate (continued) Hardware Requirements Mouse or Trackball

32 Event Management Certificate PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: 1.3GHz or faster processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard disk space recommended and DVD ROM drive. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Hardware Requirements Mouse

33 Food & Beverage Operations Certificate PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: 1.3GHz or faster processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard disk space recommended and DVD ROM drive. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Hardware Requirements Mouse

34 Internet Marketing Certificate PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Hardware Requirements Mouse

35 Portrait Photography Certificate Technical Requirements: An important part of developing a career in photography is making an investment in camera equipment. As a student you begin to gradually invest in the professional equipment that will help you learn advanced techniques and build a competitive portfolio. As a professional, the quality of your equipment, along with your technical and visual training, is what will distinguish you from amateur photographers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division photography program is designed to allow students to build their equipment suite piece by piece. The first photography course in the Portrait Photography Certificate program, PH123 Principles of Digital Photography is where a student makes their first major investment in a Digital SLR Camera, lenses and other accessories. Later in the program an investment will be made for PH136 Lighting in studio lights and a light meter; then studio strobes in PH 212 Studio Photography. Additional smaller investments in a photo quality printer, backgrounds, and color calibrator will be needed at other points in the program. By the time a student graduates they will have invested in the equipment they need to set up their own photography business a practical investment in their future. List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program While the total cost will differ for each person, incoming Photography students can expect to invest at approximately $3,100 to $13,000 throughout the duration of this program. These costs are associated with each student acquiring the professional equipment necessary to engage in the primary activities as a professional in the industry; the range is due to the various levels of quality from the minimum required to a higher level. Equipment List View the Potrait Photography Materials & Equipment Overview HDSLR (High definition Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) with interchangeable lenses, 10 megapixel or higher sensor resolution, capable of recording HD video (Many cameras that are labeled DSLR cameras also meet the concept of an "HDSLR." The distinction is based on whether a camera shoots HD video or not. This can be 1920 by 1080 or it can be 1280 by 720 either format will be fine. The camera must be able to record video and sound.) Memory Card(s) Backup Batteries Camera lenses with mm focal length range Camera Bag (Optional) Medium Sized Tripod Must be able to firmly secure a SLR Camera + Flash Monopod (Optional) 3 Monolights (Studio Strobes) with radio slaves Ambient/Flash Meter Light Modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes) Light Stands Reflector(s) Diffuser(s) Gray Card Lavalier Microphone External Digital Recorder Neutral Density Filters LED HOT Shoe Mount Light On camera Flash (Hot Shoe Flash)

36 Portrait Photography Certificate (continued) PC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor, Windows 7 with SP 1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum (1920x1080 recommended) with 32 bit video card, 512 MB VRAM, and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. MAC: Mac: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64 bit support, *Mac OS X v or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RECOMMENDED), 30 GB available hard disk space recommended, 1366 x 768 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) Retina display supported., 512 MB VRAM (1GB recommended), and OpenGL 2.0 capable system. *Mac users must have a minimum of OS 10.7 in order to run Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional Required Hardware: Photo Printer Should be "capable of handling 5.5 x 11 Photo Paper, and minimum of 4+ separate ink cartridges (Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta) to ensure sufficient range of color representation in printing Flatbed Scanner (for G150PH only) Color Management System (Xrite ColorMunki Photo) Mouse Techsmith SnagIt, Jing, or other screen capture software Recommended plugins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Windows Media Player and Java Internet Requirements: An internet connection speed of 256K is required, 1 Mbps or greater is recommended. Mac Users: The two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome are supported. Additional Optional Items: DVD ROM drive may be required for some installation disks External Hard Drive Desktop Monitor (for Laptops) While our students may use any resource to get the required equipment for the Photography program, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has selected B&H Photo & Video & trade as our recommended vendor for equipment purchasing.

37 Portrait Photography Certificate (continued) The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division has done this to make the process easier, and provide our students with a single point of contact. If students decide to use B&H Photo & Video to acquire their equipment, they should expect an B&H Photo & Video Educational Sales Representative to assist them in selection of the best equipment based on spec requirements and budget. Students may also access the B&H Photo & Video student portal and use the search functions to assist in product selection. A student discount rate is available for those students who are currently enrolled in one video or photo program. Students must select the "Become a Member" option and complete a simple verification form. Proof of enrollment is required. Once verified, students will be a member for one year and will be eligible for all student discount rates on purchases during that time period The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division will work directly with B&H Photo & Video during the student verification process to ensure a timely response. Students should access the following B&H Photo & Video link to become a member: Customer Service: or Product Questions: * Not all equipment must be purchased at the beginning of the program. Contact your New Student Advisor, Admissions Representative or Faculty member (for those who are already enrolled) about when you will need each item.

38 Studio Photography Certificate Technical Requirements: An important part of developing a career in photography is making an investment in camera equipment. As a student you begin to gradually invest in the professional equipment that will help you learn advanced techniques and build a competitive portfolio. As a professional, the quality of your equipment, along with your technical and visual training, is what will distinguish you from amateur photographers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division photography program is designed to allow students to build their equipment suite piece by piece. The first photography course in the Studio Photography Certificate program, PH123 Principles of Digital Photography is where a student makes their first major investment in a Digital SLR Camera, lenses and other accessories. Later in the program an investment will be made for PH136 Lighting in studio lights and a light meter; then studio strobes in PH 212 Studio Photography. Additional smaller investments in a photo quality printer, backgrounds, and color calibrator will be needed at other points in the program. By the time a student graduates they will have invested in the equipment they need to set up their own photography business a practical investment in their future. List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program While the total cost will differ for each person, incoming Photography students can expect to invest at approximately $3,100 to $13,000 throughout the duration of this program. These costs are associated with each student acquiring the professional equipment necessary to engage in the primary activities as a professional in the industry; the range is due to the various levels of quality from the minimum required to a higher level. Equipment List View the Studio Photography Materials & Equipment Overview HDSLR (High definition Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) with interchangeable lenses, 10 megapixel or higher sensor resolution, capable of recording HD video (Many cameras that are labeled DSLR cameras also meet the concept of an "HDSLR." The distinction is based on whether a camera shoots HD video or not. This can be 1920 by 1080 or it can be 1280 by 720 either format will be fine. The camera must be able to record video and sound.) Memory Card(s) Backup Batteries Camera lenses with mm focal length range Camera Bag (Optional) Medium Sized Tripod Must be able to firmly secure a SLR Camera + Flash Monopod (Optional) Lighting 1 Monolight (Studio Strobe) with radio slave Ambient/Flash Meter Light Modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes) Light Stands Reflector(s) Diffuser(s) Gray Card Lavalier Microphone External Digital Recorder Neutral Density Filters LED HOT Shoe Mount Light On camera Flash (Hot Shoe Flash)