Program Required Equipment

Before beginning the program, students will be required to purchase either a Windows or OSX laptop with these minimum specs (cost: $1200 – $2000):

    • Intel Core i7 processor
    • 16GB RAM
    • 500GB SSD or HDD internal storage
    • 13” screen (larger preferred)

Before beginning the program, students will need to purchase an external storage device of 1TB or larger which is compatible with their laptop. (cost: $100 – $200)

Before beginning the program, students will need to purchase a Canon DSLR Camera with lens, which is usually sold as a kit. (cost: $500 – $800):

      • Canon EOS DSLR Camera
      • Lens – typically 18-55mm
      • Minimum resolution 16 Megapixels
      • Capable of RAW and JPEG formats
      • Capable of recording Full HD video
      • Capable of recording audio

To accompany the Canon EOS camera and lens(es) (cost: approx. $100):

      • a lens protector for any lens(es) that they purchase.
      • at least one Class 10 (10 MB/s or faster) MicroSD HC memory card, 32GB or larger.

If you already own a Canon DSLR camera that meets the minimum specifications and wish to use it, or wish to purchase a different model which exceeds these specifications, you may.

Level 4 Expenses

When students reach level 4 of the program they will be specializing in either a video or web stream. At this point they will be required to make additional purchases.
Web Stream
Students taking the web development elective courses must purchase their own domain name and web hosting.
Video Stream
Students taking the video elective courses must make additional investments in their equipment.
A tripod with a fluid tripod head and quick release plate. (approx. $100 +)
Additional Class 10 (10MB/s or faster) MicroSD HC memory cards 64GB or larger for their camera. (approx. $75)
Telephoto zoom lens for their Canon camera f4 70 – 200mm or better. (approx. $700 – $1700)
An external flash lighting device. Equipment specifics to be discussed with course professor.