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Art and Design | Harding University
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The Department of Art and Design's computer lab consists of 16 Apple computers with the latest software and programs. The majority of design firms and ad agencies do their creative work on Apple computers.

If you have a computer it is not necessary to purchase another one. If you are thinking about buying a computer, wait until your sophomore or junior year, that way your computer won't be "old" when you leave school. If you just can't wait then buy the fastest CPU with as much RAM memory you can afford.

We primarily use Adobe Software (Creative Suite). There are discounts online that save students up to 80% off retail prices.

Another important tip to help you prepare for a major in graphic design: buy a sketch book and sketch from life as much as you can. Drawing skills are invaluable in design. It will help you in developing creative concepts.