Pro on the Go Device Initiative
Continue to main contentIf you are taking 300-level or higher classes in the Department of Mass Media, you will need a laptop. Laptops are required in the classroom during class time. A MacBook Air or MacBook Pro are preferred devices because of their capacity to produce multimedia projects. Mac devices also are widely used by professionals in the mass media field.
If you prefer a PC, it must be capable of running course-related software, including the full Adobe Creative Suite. The only two 300-level classes that are exempt from this rule are
- MC304 Diversity in Communication
- UI382 History and Philosophy of American Mass Media
Your laptop should meet the following minimum technical specifications:
| Macbook air | macbook pro | Window | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | 16GB |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz | 2.0 GHz | Processor Intel® Core™ i7-12700H |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8GB |
Tablets are not appropriate substitutes for the device requirement
Using a laptop in the classroom helps prepare you for your future profession. You can buy your laptop through a variety of retailers including Apple or the Southeast Bookstore. If you want to use the University's Installment Payment Plan (IPP), buy your laptop through the Bookstore with your student account.
As a Mass Media student, you will use your laptop to create a unique learning experience. You'll work with your classmates to build important media storytelling skills for the 21st century. You'll use your laptop during class and at home to work on assignments.
Faculty will use their laptops in the classroom along with students to make learning interactive. This will help keep lessons up-to-date with what’s happening in today’s media industry.
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