All student of the CGT program are required to have a laptop. The required requirements are as follows:
Mac/Apple Laptop:
Additional Hardware:
Preferred Hardware (optional at this time):
Software:
- MacBook Pro
- 15” display: 2.4 GHz (17” preferred)
- 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
- 4GB 1333MHz
- 750GB 7200-rpm
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 1GB GDDR5
Additional Hardware:
- 3-button mouse
- 10GB USB Flash Drive
Preferred Hardware (optional at this time):
- Wacom Intuos4 Medium Pen Tablet
Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite (available through IU)
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Microsoft Office Suite for Mac
Windows Laptop:
Additional Hardware:
Preferred Hardware (optional at this time):
Software:
- 15” display (17” preferred)
- Intel® Core™ i7 2860QM 2.5GHz (3.6GHz with Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)
- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (4DIMMS)
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
- 750GB 7200-rpm
- Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Additional Hardware:
- 3-button mouse
- 10GB USB Flash Drive
Preferred Hardware (optional at this time):
- Wacom Intuos4 Medium Pen Tablet
Software:
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Microsoft Office
Frequently Asked Questions
A laptop allows students to stay connected with their coursework and personal activities regardless of their location. Being actively engaged in course material is important for success in the CGT program and a laptop allows students that connection 24/7.
The financial aid office offers assistance specifically for the additional cost of a laptop. That information can be found by visiting this site:http://www.iupui.edu/~finaid/
Students can access the same technology as their instructors, allowing them to actively participate in course material and activities.
Support is readily available through UITS and the Living Lab.
Mobile computing is available virtually everywhere. Students can participate in academic, administrative, or personal activities no matter their location.
Support is readily available through UITS and the Living Lab.
Mobile computing is available virtually everywhere. Students can participate in academic, administrative, or personal activities no matter their location.
Students can expect to pay anywhere from $600 and up for a qualified laptop.
Loaner laptops are currently not offered; however open labs are available, if needed.
There are all kinds of laptops to choose from but screen size, weight, and portability are all things to consider when looking at the minimum requirements.
If it meets the minimum requirements you can use it.
For service, check with your manufacturer.
For support, UITS is available to help troubleshoot any problems.
For support, UITS is available to help troubleshoot any problems.
Software
Most software that you will need is available at no or highly reduced costs through IUPUI. There is no need to purchase software bundles typically offered by hardware vendors. Visit the IUWare site to learn about software available to you through IUPUI before purchasing software from an outside source.Information about course specific software required but not available through IUWare will be provided in the course information, or by the course instructor. If you are uncertain about software availability or associated software cost for a specific CIT course, contact your instructor or your CIT advisor.