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Laptop Requirements

Since the start of our Laptop Initiative Program, we have endeavored to assist incoming students and parents with the purchasing process. While there are many possible variations, the systems listed on this page meet the minimum requirements for our current curriculum. You should not purchase a system which fails to meet the below requirements. The guidelines listed below change on a regular basis, when ordering, be sure to download the current version of the guidelines.

The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania Acceptable Use Policy The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania Acceptable Use Policy (112 K - PDF)

Digital Arts / Graphic Design

Apple MacBookPro
$1799.00
(approximate price)
Minimum Requirements:

Apple MacBook Pro
with OS X (10.5 Leopard)
  • 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
  • 2GB RAM (2-667 DDR2 SO-DIMMs) (memory)
  • 120GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
  • 15.4-inch display (1440x960 resolution)
  • DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive
  • Airport Extreme (802.11n) Wireless Card


imageComplete Guidelines for Digital Arts (261 K - PDF)
imageComplete Guidelines for Graphic Design (265 K - PDF)

Digital Arts and Graphic Design students may order their laptop and software through the following recommended companies:

Laptop
Apple Computers
Online: At our custom Apple store
Phone: 1.800.780.5009

Software
Journey Education Marketing
Online: At our custom Student Store
Phone: 1.800.874.9001

For detailed information about what and how to order your laptop and software please download and view the above PDF document for your specific curriculum.

Animation / Fashion Marketing / Interior Design / Web Design

Gateway 450 Eb
$1350.00 to $1550.00
(varies by program)

(approximate price)
Minimum Requirements:

Gateway Pro E-475M
with Windows XP Professional SP2
  • 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
  • 1GB RAM (memory)
  • 40GB/80GB Hard Drive (Varies by program)
  • 15.4-inch display (1280x800 resolution)
  • DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
  • Integrated 802.11g Wireless Networking Card
  • Internal 56K modem


imageComplete Guidelines for Animation (257 K - PDF)
imageComplete Guidelines for Fashion Marketing (253 K - PDF)
imageComplete Guidelines for Interior Design (253 K - PDF)
imageComplete Guidelines for Web Design (256 K - PDF)

Animation, Fashion Marketing, Interior Design, and Web Design students may order their laptop and software through the following recommended companies:

Laptop
Tony Kiley
Saytek Account Executive
email: tkiley@saytek.com
Phone: 1.913.515.5771 or 1.888.668.6601 x16

Software
Journey Education Marketing
Online: At our custom Student Store
Phone: 1.800.874.9001

For detailed information about what and how to order your laptop and software please download and view the above PDF document for your specific curriculum.

 

 

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