Incoming students do NOT need to purchase such software until classes begin. Software is available at an educational discount. Students who are Television-Radio majors are not required to purchase a computer. The Park School has numerous labs with all the necessary hardware and software for students to complete their required assignments and projects. However, students may choose to bring their own laptop.

For students aiming to pursue studies focused in areas that require video, audio, and/or graphics editing, an Apple MacBook Pro is the best choice because the production labs are already set up for Macs. Adobe Premiere is a recommended software package for students wishing to edit video on their own computers, but it is not required. For editing audio on a computer, ProTools is the recommended software.

Students may consider purchasing an external hard drive for use in production classes. Faculty in the courses will provide specific technical specifications for hard drives. It is not necessary to purchase an external hard drive prior to coming to campus.

For students who plan to pursue scriptwriting and/or program development, Final Draft is the recommended software.

Incoming students do NOT need to purchase such software until classes begin. Software is available at an educational discount.