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Laptop Requirements
In addition to the standard tuition and fees, students entering the Graphic Design for Marketing program should also factor in the cost of a laptop and required software in order to complete projects and course deliverables. The following laptop specifications are the recommended minimum requirements. If you are not sure which laptop to buy, talk to your instructors in the first week of classes for advice.
Laptop Specifications
MacBook Pro 13", 14" or 16" (2021 models or newer; the specs below are for the latest 13" model). Visit the Apple website for information on the latest MacBook Pro models.
- Processor: Apple M2 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU
- Memory: 8GB (16GB or 24 GB recommended)
- Storage: 256GB SSD (512GB recommended)
PC - Comparable specifications to the latest MacBook Pro
Software Specifications
- Adobe Creative Cloud (annual subscription required; Adobe offers student pricing)
- Apple or Microsoft Office Suite (available for download for KPU students here)
- Anti-Virus software (annual subscription required)
- Figma
- Slack
Additional Requirements
- Wireless keyboard and wireless ergonomic mouse (required)
- External hard drive and Cloud storage for file back-up (strongly recommended)
- Appropriate cables and connector, laptop to external monitor (ask your instructor before buying anything)
Students may refer to this page to stay up to date on software and specification requirements.