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All students are strongly encouraged to have a laptop computer. Students are also recommended to purchase additional warranty and coverage for accidental damage, external storage for secure backups of classwork and personal information, and a security lock.

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titleDepartment of Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Students should own a computer. Computer labs are available for any platform-specific classes.

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titleDepartment of Drama

Acting or musical theater majors

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  • Personal computers are strongly recommended but not required.

Theater design and technology or stage management majors

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  • Students are required to have: a laptop (Windows or Mac) with good wireless capability (dual-band 802.11n), Microsoft Office, an external portable drive for file transfer and backup, and a security lock.

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titleDepartment of Transmedia

All transmedia majors are expected to have access to Adobe’s Creative Suite applications, and we recommend subscribing to the Creative Cloud Student Edition. After the first year, additional software purchases for all majors will be required based on course of study and are included in course syllabi.

Apple and Adobe products are available at academic discounts from the SU Bookstore. Autodesk offers free software downloads to members of their Education Community.

Art Photography Majors

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  • Minimum requirement: Apple 15″ MacBook Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Art Video Majors

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  • Minimum requirement: Apple 15″ MacBook Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Computer Art and Animation Majors

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  • Recommended computer: Dell Precision 5000 Series. Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk Maya. Autodesk offers free software downloads to members of their Education Community.

  • Minimum requirement: Apple 15″ MacBook Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.