Computer usage in the curriculum of the COA has increased significantly and continues to rise.
Most students use their computer on a daily basis for some type of activity.
However, with a student body of approximately 300 persons, access to one of the 20 lab computers is uncertain. Also, the COA Computing Lab serves as the primary digital classroom for the college and as a result it is occasionally closed to general access. Most importantly, students should have the ability to perform individual computing tasks directly within the design studios. Direct access is key to the success of learning to use the computer as a design tool. The COA recommends MacOS compatible computers.