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 7 or higher on 32-bit Windows, up to Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 on 64-bit Windows
  Download Internet Explorer for PC
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher (recommended)
  Download Firefox for PC
• Please note: other browsers (such as AOL and Netscape) are not supported.

Macintosh OSX (Version 10.4 or higher):

• Safari 4.0 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, and browsers for mobile devices) are not supported.

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.

• Web Software: The following required software may be downloaded for free.
  Download Free QuickTime
  DownloadFree Flash 10 Player (Adobe Flash Player is not currently supported for Internet Explorer 8 on a Windows 64-bit operating system.)
  Download Free Adobe Reader
• Internet Service Provider: Any Internet service provider will suffice if it provides reliable access to the Internet of at least 1.2 mbps. 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 Service Pack 2 or later; Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  
• Computer Memory: 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or greater recommended)
• Processor: PC: 2.33 GHz single core or greater; Mac: PowerPC G4/G5 or greater
• DVD-ROM: Required
• Hard-Disk Drive: 5 GB free space, per class, not including additional space for class-specific software
  
• Video Card: Super VGA (800 x 600 with 64k color or with 64mb VRAM) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
• Sound Card: 16 bit sound card and speakers
• 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.
• Virus Protection: 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:
  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 specific to class software or academic program, please contact the appropriate academic department directly.

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