The following is a list of recommended minimum computer configurations by academic department. This list should be used only as a guideline for students and parents in the purchasing process. Otis College does not support individually owned computer equipment and software. Please consult with the various vendors for specific capabilities of a computer configuration and support.
Architecture | Landscape | Interiors
PC Desktop or Laptop (IBM, HP or Dell)
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows XP
2GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Communication Arts
Apple MacPro or MacBook Pro
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X 10.4 or 10.5
2GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
Super Drive
Digital Media
PC Desktop or Laptop (IBM, HP or Dell)
2.6 GHz Dual Core Intel Xeon
Windows XP
2GB of RAM
250GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Apple MacPro
2.6 GHz Dual Core Intel Xeon
MacOS X 10.4
2-4GB of RAM
250GB of Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
Super Drive
Fashion Design
Apple MacPro or MacBook Pro
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X 10.4 or 10.5
2GB of RAM
250GB Hard Drive
NVidia Video Card W/ 128MB VRAM
Super Drive
Fine Arts
Apple MacPro or MacBook Pro
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X 10.4 or 10.5
2GB of RAM
250GB Hard Drive
NVidia Video Card W/ 128MB VRAM
Super Drive
Foundation
Otis does not recommend a specific computer configuration for the Foundation year. However, students may opt to purchase an iMac or MacBook to supplement their use of the college's computer. Keep in mind that students may want to purchase a more appropriately configured computer once they declare a major in their second year.
Interactive Product Design (iPD)
PC Desktop or Laptop (IBM, HP or Dell)
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows XP
2GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Toy Design
PC Desktop or Laptop (IBM, HP or Dell)
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows XP
2GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 256MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Graduate Fine Arts
Apple or PC Laptop
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X or Windows XP
1GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 128MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive (Super Drive)
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Graduate Public Practice
Apple or PC Laptop
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X or Windows XP
1GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 128MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive (Super Drive)
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Graduate Writing
Apple or PC Laptop
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
MacOS X or Windows XP
1GB of RAM
160GB Hard Drive
ATI or NVidia Video Card W/ 128MB VRAM
DVD RW Drive (Super Drive)
USB 2.0 and Firewire
Otis College students, faculty and staff are eligible to purchase computers and software
at a discount from various vendors.
Apple Inc
http://www.apple.com/edu/otis
Windows PC Computers
IBM
http://www.ibm.com
Select Workstations under Products tab.
HP
http://www.hp.com
Select Desktops and Workstations.
BOXX
http://www.boxxtech.com
Select 3DBOXX under Products tab.
DELL
http://www.dell.com
Under Solutions For Column select Government, Education & Healthcare.
Select Faculty & staff personal purchase under Higher Education tab.
Student Software Licenses: (Adobe, Microsoft, Quark, Painter. . .)
Creation Engine
http://www.creationengine.com
800-431-8713
JourneyEd
http://www.journeyed.com
800-874-9001
TRC
http://www.gotrc.com
800-517-2320
Autodesk Software: (AutoCAD, Maya, 3DS Max, Combustion. . .)
CVIS-Autodesk
Contact name: Bruce Stein
http://www.cvis.com
800-511-8020 x 3335
bruce.stein@cvis.com
Rhino 3D Software
Robert McNeel & Assoc.
http://www.mcneel.com
206-545-7000
FormZ Software
AutoDesSys, Inc.
http://www.formz.com
614-488-8838
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