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# What system requirements do I need if I am taking the Graphic Design course?

Students who are taking the Professional Diploma in Graphic Design will need a computer capable of running Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign and the relevant licenses for these applications to take this course. All applications can be downloaded via Adobe’s Creative Cloud and subscription must be in place prior to download. Good broadband connection is also required.

All relevant course files will need to be downloaded by the student and saved to their Desktop each week prior to class commencement.

**Minimum PC/Laptop requirements:**  
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (64bit)  
RAM: 8 GB  
HARD DISK: (at least) 4 GB of available space

**Minimum MAC requirements:**  
OPERATING SYSTEM: macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later  
RAM: 8 GB  
HARD DISK: (at least) 4 GB of available space

The following Adobe applications will need to be installed and licence activated prior to course commencement:  
**CORE APPLICATIONS:**  
Adobe Illustrator  
Adobe InDesign  
Adobe Photoshop

**SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS:**  
Adobe Bridge (File Manager application)  
Adobe Acrobat (PDF generator/reader)

 

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