Student News
Laptop Computers Now Required for Some Graphic Design Courses
Effective Fall 2008 laptop computers will be required personal equipment for BFA Graphic Design students and BA Studio Art students with a Graphic Design emphasis who are enrolled in:
- ART 322B Visual Communication Design
- ART 323 Visual Communication Design/Production
- ART 325 Packaging Design
- ART 326 Computer Graphics
- ART 422A Advanced Visual Communications Design.
Required Hardware Specifications
Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro: 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB RAM, Superdrive, iWork, AppleCare, Apple Remote.
Students who already own a laptop should speak with Patrick Mullen or Margaret Black to determine if it meets minimum requirements for Fall 2008.
Required Software
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Extensis Suitcase Fusion
Purchasing
The University Bookstore makes this equipment available to CSULB students at special prices:
| MacBook Pro with AppleCare, iWork, Apple Remote | $2,096 |
| MacBook with AppleCare, iWork, Apple Remote | $1,430 |
| Adobe Creative Suite 3, Design Premium | $319 |
| Extensis Suitcase Fusion | $69 |
It is highly recommended that you purchase your laptop by the end of this semester so you will have the summer to familiarize yourself with it. University Bookstore (562) 985-7946.
Financial Aid Students
Those who qualify for financial aid can pick up a flyer at the Department of Art Student Services Office. Take this flyer to the Financial Aid Office in Brotman Hall to inquire about the possibility of getting help with this purchase.
The Laptop Initiative
The Department of Art is launching the University's first-ever Laptop Initiative. Laptop computer ownership guarantees that students have the tools to complete assignments without worrying about out-of-date hardware or software, or when the labs are open, and ensures that students have a capable computer for continuing work after graduation.
