How to access online classes
Last Updated:
October 21, 2024

How to access online classes

Getting Started

All our online classes take place on Zoom unless otherwise specified by your instructor. To get into your class's Zoom meeting, you will need to have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. Please have this set up on your computer or tablet device before class starts.

If you do not have the Zoom app downloaded to your computer, please see below to get started:

‍For PC and Mac desktop/laptop computers:‍

https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

For Apple iPads and related iOS mobile devices:

Please download the Zoom One Platform to Meet app through Apple's App Store

For Android tablets and related mobile devices‍

Please download the Zoom One Platform to Meet app through Google Play Store

Note: If you already have the Zoom application on your device, please make sure it is always updated to the latest version. Information on how to update your application can be found on the Zoom site at:

Accessing Your Online Class

Once you are registered for an online class, the Zoom meeting link and all related class resources will be accessible through the Art Students League Online Learning Hub. Please watch the video below to learn how to access the Online Learning Hub and find your class's Zoom link.

How do I Join My Zoom Class?

The video below from Zoom describes how to join a meeting using the Zoom app. We highly recommend that you use at a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet for the best class experience.

How do I Turn On Closed Captioning in Zoom?

The video below describes how to turn on closed captioning in Zoom.

How do I Upload My Artwork to an Assignment?

To upload an piece of artwork for a class critique or an assignment, please follow the Upload Tutorial video below:

What are the system requirements for accessing my class?

We highly recommend that you use a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet for the best experience. Because our online classes take place on Zoom, you will need to meet the requirements below for your Zoom application to work:

Minimum Zoom Requirements

Please note that Zoom regularly updates and documents their systems requirements on their site. To get the latest systems requirements information, please visit the link below:

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060748‍

System Requirements:

  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
  • A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:
    • An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card Note: See the list of supported devices.
    • Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required.

Supported Operating Systems:

  • macOS X with macOS X (10.10) or later
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
    Note*: Devices running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
  • Windows 8 or 8.1
  • Windows 7
  • Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
  • Mint 17.1 or higher
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or higher
  • Oracle Linux 8.0 or higher
  • CentOS 8 or higher
  • Fedora 21 or higher
  • OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
  • ArchLinux (64-bit only)

Supported Tablet Devices:

  • Surface PRO 2 or higher, running Windows 8.1 or higher
    Notes:
    • Tablet PCs running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
    • Tablet PCs only support the desktop client.
  • Apple iPad with iOS 8.0 or later

Supported Web Browsers:

  • Desktop
    • Chrome: Within 2 versions of current version
    • Firefox: Within 2 versions of current version
    • Edge: Within 2 versions of current version
    • Safari: Within 2 versions of current version
  • Mobile
    • Safari: Within 2 versions of current version
    • Chrome: Within 2 versions of current version
    • Firefox: Within 2 versions of current version

The current version of Chrome is 132.

High-DPI Support:

Bandwidth Requirements:

The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participant‘s’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3/4/5G, WiFi, or wired networks.

Recommended bandwidth for meetings and webinar panelists:

  • For 1:1 video calling:
    • For high-quality video: 600kbps (up/down)
    • For 720p HD video: 1.2Mbps (up/down)
    • For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
  • For group video calling:
    • For high-quality video: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down)
    • For 720p HD video: 2.6Mbps/1.8Mbps (up/down)
    • For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
    • For gallery view receiving: 2.0Mbps (25 views), 4.0Mbps (49 views)
  • For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
  • For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
  • For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
  • or Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps

Recommended bandwidth for webinar attendees:

  • For panelists video on:
    • ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
    • ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video
    • ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video
  • For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps (down)
  • For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
  • For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps (down)

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