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Otis students, staff, and faculty are eligible to access free and trial versions of popular software titles from the following companies. Please note software requests for instruction are coordinated through the department chairs; please contact them for more information.
Link to Minimum Computer Specifications Page
Adobe Creative Cloud ( Free for BFA/MFA students at OTIS )
Students
If you're a new student, your access will begin a week before the semester begins.
If you're graduating ( or non-continuing ), access ends two weeks after the semester you are enrolled in ends. Be sure to export and save your projects to your own personal locations if they are stored in the Adobe Cloud. https://creativecloud.adobe.com/cc/?locale=en
If you are and remain registered for classes in the Fall - your access will continue through the Fall semester. The license will extend until the end of Summer, after which your academic license is automatically renewed.
Please try to log in and let IT ( [email protected] ) know if you need additional assistance.
Staff and Faculty
You lose access to Adobe CC immediately after your employment stops.
Adobe Creative Cloud ( Not enrolled for BFA/MFA programs at OTIS but taking classes at a Community College )
If you're enrolled in courses at Santa Monica College or any other California Community College, there's a cost-effective opportunity to access Adobe for just $49.99 for six months.
AI Tools - ( AI tools Page )
Autodesk - (Free educational license)
Autodesk is not provided by the College for home use, but students and educators can get free one-year educational access to Autodesk products and services, which can be renewed as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Autodesk student and educator access to products
Info for submitting additional documentation
Figma – Students and teachers get to use the premium version of Figma for free
https://www.figma.com/education/
Houdini
https://www.sidefx.com/education/education-programs/students/#free_software
KeyShot - (Educational Version)
https://www.keyshot.com/education/#edu-buy
Maxon One - Cinema 4D, Red Giant, Redshift, Universe, and ZBrush 
The Maxon One Educational License is available directly from Maxon for a small administrative fee. This license provides access to Maxon’s suite of tools, including Cinema 4D*, Red Giant, Forger, ZBrush, and Redshift.
Microsoft 0ffice 365 - ( Free for BFA/MFA students )
- Go to www.office.com, and if you are not already signed in, select Sign in ( Sign in with your otis email )
- From the Microsoft 365 home page, select Install Office
- Select Office 365 apps to begin the download
- Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation
Microsoft Teams
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app
Quixel Suite
https://quixel.com/pricing
Rhino 8 for Mac & Windows
Rhino 8 is installed on all PC and Mac labs. Additionally, a limited number of Rhino 8 licenses are available for students and faculty to use on personal devices. To request access, please submit a Helpdesk ticket.
You can also purchase your own license for $138.00 from the link below
SolidWorks – 60 Licenses available only for students and faculty
Serial Number (License Key) is required to download and activate the software. Please reach out to the Product Design department to obtain your key.
ToonBoom StoryBoard & Harmony - 50 StoryBoard and 70 Harmony home-use licenses are available for selected students in the Animation programs.
These licenses are owned and administered by the Animation departments.
A license must be requested by sending an email to Ronald Bernard @ [email protected]
Toon Boom Personal Licenses for Students
Toon Boom Animation Inc. offers special pricing for Teachers and students.
To buy your own seat of Harmony Premium or storyboard go to http://shop.toonboom.com/en/students
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is free for students and educators. Epic Games offers Unreal Engine at no cost for educational use, including access to all features, source code, and learning resources.
V-Ray
https://store.chaosgroup.com/educational/product/1-year-term-vray-edu-collection
