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System Requirements
Supported Internet Browsers
Your computer must have one of the following Internet browsers to successfully participate in our online classes. Make sure you have one of the following installed on your computer:
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Microsoft Internet Explorer | IE 7 or higher on 32-bit Windows, IE 7.0 on 64-bit Windows Get IE for PC |
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Mozilla Firefox | Latest version Get Firefox for Mac or PC |
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Safari | 5.0 or higher recommended Get Safari for Mac |
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Please note: other browsers (such as AOL, Netscape, and browsers on mobile devices) are not supported.
Minimum System Requirements
Your computer system must meet these minimum requirements:
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Mac | Operating System: Mac OS X v10.6 or 10.7 Processor: Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster Computer Memory: 512MB minimum, 1GB recommended |
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PC |
Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later |
Computer Memory: 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended)
DVD-ROM: Required
Hard-Disk Drive: Hard-Disk Drive: on average 5 GB free space per class, not including additional space for class-specific software
Video Card: Super VGA (1024 x 768 with 64k color or with 64mb VRAM) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
Sound Card: 16 bit sound card and speakers
Other System Requirements
Apart from an Internet browser, your computer must have the following required hardware and software to successfully participate in our online classes.
Internet Service Provider: Any Internet service provider will suffice if it provides reliable access to the Internet of at least 1.2 mbps download speed. AOL users should log into AOL and then open their correct browser (see the list of supported browsers above)
Modem Speed: DSL or Cable internet highly recommended
Email Accounts: All Academy of Art students receive a free email account after they have been registered for a class. To inquire about whether your email login and password has been created yet, view at http://my.academyart.edu
The following required software may be downloaded for free:
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Adobe Reader |
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Adobe Flash (Adobe Flash Player is not currently supported for Internet Explorer 8 on a Windows 64-bit operating system.) |
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Apple Quick TIme Player |
While participating in the online class you may choose to share documents and files via email. You are expected to use your own updated virus protection software. Anti-virus software can be downloaded for free or for a small charge from the Internet, or you can purchase a program at your local software retailer. For more information, visit the following web sites:
About Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader: Some classes require software from Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe Reader (for PDF files). Some classes have specific additional requirements: scanner, software such as Photoshop, or other hardware. Please read the class descriptions carefully.
Additional Questions
For additional questions about software or hardware requirements specific to classes or academic programs, please contact the appropriate academic department directly.