ADMISSIONS STANDARDS

DIGITAL FILM ACADEMY PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS

For enrollment into programs or workshops that are 12 weeks or longer (not advanced level):

- High school diploma or GED

- Proficiency in the English language

- Basic computer skills

For enrollment into short-term workshops that are four weeks or shorter:

- Proficiency in the English language

- Basic computer skills

DIGITAL FILM ACADEMY ADVANCED PROGRAM

- High school diploma or GED

- Proficiency in the English language

- Basic computer skills

- Director Approval

- Portfolio review

- Proficiency in the following subjects: Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Digital Cinematography, Sound Recording, and Final Cut Pro Editing.

The following can satisfy proficiency requirements:

Prior film education AND/OR experience

• Film Education:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Associates degree in Film, digital media, TV, or Video Production

- Professional certificates in film, digital media, TV, or video production.

• Film Experience

- Student has written, produced, directed, and edited a short digital film or documentary project three minutes or greater in length (to be reviewed by Directors of Admissions and Academic Affairs).

- Prior work experience in digital film and media. Letters of recommendation/references to be provided listing areas of experience.

Students who do not meet the proficiency requirements in all specified areas may enroll in a course in the necessary subject area to satisfy the proficiency requirement prior to starting an advanced program or course.

DIGITAL FILM ACADEMY ADVANCED COURSES

Basic proficiency in the subject matter.

The following can satisfy basic proficiency requirements:

Prior film education AND/OR experience

• Film Education:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Associates degree in Film, digital media, TV, or Video Production

- Professional certificates in a course relevant to subject matter.

• Film Experience

- Student shows basic level skill through work on a film or media project (to be reviewed by Directors of Admissions and Academic Affairs)

- Prior work experience in the subject area. Letters of recommendation/references to be provided listing areas of experience.

Acceptable documentation for programs requiring high school diploma or GED as an entrance requirement:

Copy of high school diploma official high school transcript showing graduation date copy of General Education Diploma (GED), copy of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or official transcript indicating the same. or students completing high school in a foreign country, who are unable to produce a copy of their diploma, form BPSS-111 (Sworn Statement of Student’s Graduation from a Foreign High School) completed in English and the student’s native language. A copy of a fully completed Department of Defense form DD-214 indicating that the applicant completed high school prior to or during his/her armed forces service. Official college transcript indicating the basis of the applicant’s admission into the college program as being high school graduation.