Laptop Computer Requirement
Introduction
Electronic technology has had a major impact on the interior design profession. The UTC Interior Architecture and Design program is committed to the integration of computers throughout the design curriculum. The laptop computer you purchase must meet the requirements of the UTC Interior Architecture and Design Program as described below.
Computer Purchase Requirements:
Minimum Required Hardware
- CPU (processor): Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better
- Video Display: 1920 x 1080 screen resolution recommended
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or better
- Graphics Card Memory: 10 GB or more
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
- Memory: 32 GB of RAM (more preferred)
- 500 GB Hard Drive minimum (1TB preferred)
- 15" screen minimum
- External mouse with at least 3 buttons
Required Storage: External Hard Drive (250 GB rec.), Cloud Storage, and Laptop Cloud Storage through UTC
If purchasing an Apple computer, you must have the appropriate software to boot into Windows and utilize the AutoDesk software.
Pre-Major Required Software
- AutoCAD – confirm version with your IARC 1100 instructor
- Windows – most current version (student purchase)
- Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 – most current version (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) – via UTC
Although a laptop is NOT required with the upgraded specifications at the freshmen level, you will need a laptop for your freshmen level studio courses.
Major Required Software
- Revit – confirm version with your IARC 3150 instructor (year 3)
- Sketchup – most current version (cloud-based)
- Adobe Creative Suite – most current version (student purchase, year 2)
- Windows – most current version (student purchase)
- Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 – most current version (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)