Film School Admission

ADMISSION POLICY

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Digital Film Academy Programs
For enrollment into Digital Film Academy programs, students must provide:
High school diploma or GED
Proficiency in the English language
Basic computer skills

Advanced Digital Filmmaking Program or Advanced Courses
In addition to meeting the requirements above for Digital Film Academy programs, enrollment into the Advanced Digital Filmmaking program or Advanced courses also requires:
Prior film education or equivalent experience as specified in course description
Portfolio review
Director approval

Digital Film Academy Workshops
For enrollment into workshops that are 12 weeks or longer:
High school diploma, proficiency in English language, basic computer skills

For enrollment into short-term workshops four weeks or shorter:
Proficiency in English language, basic computer skills

Digital Film Academy Courses (non-credit)
Proficiency in English language, basic computer skills

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 for 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 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’sadmission into the college program as being high school graduation

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

An individual who seeks admission to Digital Film Academy will be interviewed either in person, via telephone, videoconference, or e-mail by a member of the Admissions department. The purpose of the interview is to discover and discuss the prospective student’s background, interests, and goals as they relate to programs, workshops, and courses offered at the academy.
Additionally, the interview can help identify the most appropriate program, workshop, or course that is consistent with the student’s background, interests and goals. Prospective students may also receive information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available to students and graduates.
Finally, the preadmission interview can help assess whether a prospective student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study.
Prospective students who are interested in additional information and further discussion on Digital Film Academy curriculum and programs may make an appointment to speak with the Director of Academic Affairs.