The Fashion department requires all of its students to purchase a laptop computer. Suggested computer requirements are subject to change.
Please note that VCUarts offers a computer rental program. For more information on the VCUarts rental program please click on the following link:http://www.vcu.edu/arts/inside_vcu_arts/computer_center.html#computer_rental_program
To directly purchase a VCU recommended system visit this link to get started: http://g2g.vcu.edu/getit/
SUGGESTED MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN SOPHOMORES, MERCHANDISING FRESHMEN & TRANSFER STUDENTS:
PC or MacBook Pro based laptop computer (student’s choice)
13-inch/15-inch MacBook Pro
• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or i5 processor
• 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM – 2x2GB
• 250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
• Backlit Keyboard (English) & User’s Guide
• Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Data Storage:
• 16 GB USB Flash Drive
• 2 USB Ports
SOFTWARE:
• Adobe CS5 Design Standard Version
• Anti-virus (Downloadable from University)
• Microsoft Office Suite Professional 2007 or Microsoft Office Suite 2008 for Macintosh
• Software upgrades as required
Specifications are subject to change.
