Laptop Requirement
Why buy a laptop?
Most students buy a computer for college. A computer is as essential a tool for a designer as a paintbrush is for a painter. For most students a computer is an indispensible tool used for everything from writing papers, enrolling in classes, accessing online course materials to doing creative work.
In order to effectively collaborate with other students and faculty and to take advantantage of University owned software students must buy an Apple laptop. To make this proccess easier the University has collaborated with Apple to create the UArts Apple Custom Store. To get even better discounts OTIS Support Services has worked with the Academic departments to create 3 laptop bundles. These bundles include a laptop, 3-year AppleCare Extended Warranty, an external hard drive, a protective case, and an ethernet cable. Students can also put together their own configurations provided they match or excede the requirements of their major.
Departmental Requirements
Laptop Bundle #3 or a comparable Apple laptop:
Animation
Film
Graphic Design
Multimedia
Photography*
* In addition to a laptop, an external drive for Time Machine backups (included in the bundle) Photo students are required to have a 2-4 TB desktop drive for work storage. A fast connection is a must. Choose either FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt.
Laptop Bundle #2 or a comparable Apple laptop:
Electronic Media
Fine Arts
Illustration
MCOM
Museum Studies
Summer MFA
Laptop Bundle #1 or any other bundle or configuration of Apple laptop.
Crafts
Dance
Students with questions about laptop requirements should contact their departments for clarification.
Insuring Your Laptop and Other Digital Devices
Keep in mind that computers purchased with an extended AppleCare® warranty do not come with insurance. Students are strongly encouraged to provide their own insurance. Many students choose to insure their laptops and other personal property through a parent or guardian's homeowner's policy. We recommend an insurance policy that will cover your laptop for loss, theft, envirnomental damage and accidental damage. Affordable insurance options specifically for students are available through College Student Insurance or National Student Services, Inc..
Software
OTIS provides imaging services which allow students to use University owned software on their own laptop computers. Access to all curricular software is provided this way. Students may also purchase and install personally owned software if desired.
For more information contact the Help Desk at 215-717-OOPS (6677) or at helpdesk@uarts.edu.
