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MINIMUM TECHNICAL/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR DEGREES

Advertising Bachelor of Science

Minimum Technology Requirements:

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. 10.7 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.

Software Requirements:

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•Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription (Contains Adobe Acrobat Professional, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Bridge,

Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro)

•Microsoft Office Professional (Version 2010 or higher) or Microsoft Office University 365

•Antivirus Software (Latest Version)

•Skype (Recommended)

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.

Web Browser Requirements: 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

•Color Inkjet Printer

•Color Flatbed Scanner

•Digital Camera

•Drawing Supplies

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Culinary Management Bachelor of Science



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 dual‐

layer DVDs.









Web Browser Requirements: Windows Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Microsoft

Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome.





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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‐and‐

shoot" 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 18‐200mm 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)

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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)

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•Techsmith SnagIt, Jing, or other screen capture software



Web Browser Requirements:

Windows Users: The two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, 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.

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:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eduRootPage.jsp?edu

Customer Service: 800‐221‐7543 or 212‐939‐7765

Product Questions: 866‐276‐1435

* 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.

Fashion Marketing & Management Bachelor of Science




















Web Browser Requirements: Windows Users: The two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or

Google Chrome are supported.





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Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science


PC

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

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 Game Art

& Design Bachelor of Science.

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•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)


Internet Speed: DSL or Cable Internet highly recommended

Web Browser Requirements


Game Art & Design Bachelor of Science (continued)




•Digital Camera

•Digital Drawing Tablet: JourneyEd

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•Drawing Supplies

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Graphic Design Bachelor of Science


























•Digital Camera

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Hotel & Restaurant Management Bachelor of Science



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 dual‐

layer DVDs.

MAC: Users should have systems with the following specifications: Multicore Intel processor with 64‐bit support, *Mac OS

X v. 10.7 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.
















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Interior Design Bachelor of Science



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)








•Digital Camera

•Drafting Supplies

•Drawing Supplies

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Media Arts & Animation Bachelor of Science


PC












MAC




Important Note: “Virtual machines” are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh‐Online Division for the Media Arts

& Animation Bachelor of Science.













•Unreal 4 (optional)

•Unity (optional)







Media Arts & Animation Bachelor of Science (continued)

Other Technical Requirements



•Digital Camera


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•Drawing Supplies


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 dual‐

layer 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)




Windows Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla

Firefox, or Google Chrome.





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ASSOCIATES DEGREES

Digital Photography Associate of Science


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.






Equipment List:

•View the Associate of Science in Photography Materials & Equipment Overview





•Memory Card(s)

•Backup Batteries





•On‐camera flash




•Light Stands

•Reflector(s)

•Diffuser(s)

•Gray Card


Digital Photography Associate of Science (continued)

Equipment List (continued):
















Cyan, Magenta) to ensure sufficient range of color representation in printing

•Flatbed Scanner (for G150PH only)


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Digital Photography Associate of Science (continued)


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
















Graphic Design Associate of Science
























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Kitchen & Bath Design Associate of Science










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: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5634

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









•Digital Camera


•Drawing Supplies

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Web Design & Interactive Media Associate of Science


















•Audacity (Latest Version)









•Digital Camera

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CERTIFICATES

2D Animation Certificate


PC












MAC




Important Note: “Virtual machines” are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh‐Online Division for the 2D

Animation Certificate.











•Motionbuilder

•Mudbox





2D Animation Certificate (continued)

Hardware Requirements:



•Digital Camera


•Drawing Supplies


3D Animation Certificate


PC












MAC



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.












•Unreal 4 (optional)

•Unity (optional)



•Toonboom





3D Animation Certificate (continued)

Other Technical Requirements:



•Digital Camera



Character Animation for Games Certificate


PC












MAC




Important Note: “Virtual machines” are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh ‐ Online Division for the

Character Animation for Games Certificate.












•Unreal 4

•Unity







Character Animation for Games Certificate (continued)




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Digital Workflow Certificate






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‐and‐

shoot" 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.








Equipment List

•View the Digital Workflow Materials & Equipment Overview





•Memory Card(s)

•Backup Batteries








•Light Stands

•Reflector(s)

•Diffuser(s)

•Gray Card






Digital Workflow Certificate (continued)














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of Pittsburgh ‐ Online Division has selected B&H Photo & Video & trade as our recommended vendor for equipment

purchasing.

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







purchases during that time period









3D Modeling for Games Certificate


PC

64‐bit Intel® or AMD® multi‐core processor with 64‐bit support




1280x800 minimum display resolution (1920x1080 recommended) with 16‐bit color

1 GB VRAM


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





MAC




Important Note: “Virtual machines” are not supported by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh ‐ Online Division for the 3D

Modeling for Games Certificate.












•Unreal 4

•Unity






3D Modeling for Games Certificate (continued)




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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.






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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.
















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Internet Marketing Certificate




























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Portrait Photography Certificate







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.



List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program





Equipment List

•View the Potrait Photography Materials & Equipment Overview





•Memory Card(s)

•Backup Batteries








•Light Stands

•Reflector(s)

•Diffuser(s)

•Gray Card






Portrait Photography Certificate (continued)











•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)


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purchasing.

Portrait Photography Certificate (continued)









purchases during that time period









Studio Photography Certificate







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.



List of Materials and Equipment required for the Photography program





Equipment List

•View the Studio Photography Materials & Equipment Overview





•Memory Card(s)

•Backup Batteries





•Lighting

•1 Monolight (Studio Strobe) with radio slave



•Light Stands

•Reflector(s)

•Diffuser(s)

•Gray Card






Studio Photography Certificate (continued)














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Studio Photography Certificate (continued)


















DIPLOMAS

Digital Design Diploma




























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Residential Planning Diploma





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

Residential Planning Diploma.









•Google Sketchup (Latest version)

•Autodesk AutoCAD (Version 2015 or higher)








•Digital Camera


•Drawing Supplies

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Web Design Diploma























Windows Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla

Firefox, or Google Chrome.

Mac Users: Courses are best viewed using one of the two latest releases of Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google

Chrome.




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