Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Journalism, or Graphic Design are strongly encouraged to purchase a personal laptop prior to enrolling in Basic Computer Operations (GRA 1433).
Students enrolled in online or on-campus courses will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications at no cost, as Florida A&M University is an Adobe Creative Campus. All currently enrolled students are eligible to download and use Adobe Creative Cloud applications for academic purposes.
Before purchasing a personal laptop, students should review and ensure that their device meets the minimum hardware and software requirements listed below. The School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) recommends the Apple MacBook Pro for optimal performance and compatibility with industry-standard creative applications.
| Apple Mac Book Pro Recommended Specifications |
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Apple M4 chip |
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12-Core CPU |
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16-Core GPU |
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24GB Unified Memory |
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16-core Neural Engine |
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512GB SSD storage |
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14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
| Force Touch Trackpad |
| Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port |