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Online Classes > About Online  > Online System Requirements

Online: 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:

PC:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
    Download Internet Explorer for PC
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher (recommended)
    Download Firefox for PC
  • Please note: OTHER BROWSERS (such as AOL,
    Netscape and Yahoo)
    ARE NOT SUPPORTED.

Macintosh OSX

  • Safari 1.2 or higher
    Download Safari for Mac OSX
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher (recommended)
    Download Firefox for Mac OSX
  • Please note: OTHER BROWSERS (such as AOL,
    Netscape, Yahoo and Safari on the iPhone)
    ARE NOT SUPPORTED.
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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. Also listed here are some hardware and software which are recommended but not required. Make sure you have at least all of the required items below installed on your computer:

  • Web Software: The following required software may be downloaded for free via the Internet using the following links:
    > Download Free RealPlayer
    > DownloadFree Flash Player
    > Download Free Adobe Reader
  • Internet Service Provider: Any Internet service provider will suffice if it provides reliable access to the Internet. AOL users should log into AOL and then open their correct browser (see the list of supported browsers above).
  • Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP; Mac OS X
  • Computer Memory: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or greater recommended)
  • Processor: PC: Pentium II 233 MHz or greater; Mac: PowerPC G4/G5
  • CD-ROM: Required
  • DVD-ROM: Recommended
  • Sound Card: Required
  • Modem Speed: 56k+ required, DSL or cable modem 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 the Web-based Student Email page.
  • Virus Protection: While participating on 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:
    > http://www.symantec.com/
    > http://www.mcafee.com/
    > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-virus
  • Microsoft Office & 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/hardware requirements, contact online@academyart.edu.

If you have questions about your Username/Password, please contact online@academyart.edu .

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