Software Recommendations
The following is a list of software taught at NESAD and available for student use in the computer labs. If you work from a computer off campus, we recommend you purchase the software below which is available at a discounted student rate. You can view our laptop recommendations here.
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium
Student Version: ~$400
Operating System: Windows & Mac
Online Source: JourneyEd.com
Courses: Advanced IDC, Digital Visualization Studio, Thesis Documentation
Description: The Adobe Creative Suite Premium edition combines full versions of Photoshop Extended CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Acrobat 8 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, and Flash CS3. Individual software can be purchased as a stand-alone version. Student versions range between $99 and $199 per software.
AutoCAD 2008
Student Version: ~$149 for a one year subscription (recommended) / ~$379 perpetual license
Operating System: Windows Only
Online Source: JourneyEd.com
Courses: Orthogonal Drawing, Computer Drafting One, Construction Documents, Thesis Documentation
Description: AutoCAD is the industry standard computer drafting software. Windows only
AutoCAD Architecture 2008
Student Version: ~$195 for a one year subscription (recommended) / ~$345 perpetual license
Operating System: Windows Only
Online Source: JourneyEd.com
Courses: 3D Visualization Studio
Description: Architectural Desktop is a parametric drafting software built on top of AutoCAD. This software allows the user to create a more ‘intelligent’ drawing than traditional CAD software.
ArchiCAD 10
Student Version: Free
Operating System: Windows & Mac
Online Source: www.graphisoft.com
Description: ArchiCAD is a parametric drafting software that allows the user to create a more ‘intelligent’ drawing than traditional CAD software.
Google SketchUp 6
Student Version: Free with your Instructor’s Semester License
Operating System: Windows & Mac
Online Source: SketchUp.com
Courses: 3D Visualization Studio, Advanced Interior Design Communication
Description: SketchUp is a 3D modeling software that process images similar to hand drawings.