Computer Requirements for DAAP Programs

Technology is integral to the learning process at DAAP.  Consequently, all new undergraduate students are required to have a laptop. Every major has slightly different recommendations:

Myron E. Ullman Jr. School of Design
Fashion Design recommends:
Apple MacBook Pro 3, 4 or 5

Communication Design recommends:
Apple MacBook Pro 4 or 5

Industrial Design recommends:
Apple MacBook Pro 4 or 5
Dell Precision Workstation 2, 3, or 4
HP ZBook Workstation 3 or 4
Wacom Mobile Studio Pro 2 or 3


School of Architecture and Interior Design
All Programs recommend:
Dell Precision Workstation 2, 3, or 4
HP ZBook Workstation 2, 3 or 4


School of Art
Art History recommends:
Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro 1 - 5
Dell Precision Workstation 1 - 4
HP ZBook Workstation 1 - 4

Fine Arts recommends:
Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro 2 - 5
Dell Precision Workstation 1 - 4
HP ZBook Workstation 1 - 4
Wacom System 1, 2, or 3


School of Planning
All Programs recommend:
Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro 2 - 5
Dell Precision Workstation 2, 3, or 4
HP ZBook Workstation 2, 3, or 4