DFA’s mission is to provide state-of-the-industry higher education and advanced training in digital film and media to prepare students for career entry or advancement in their chosen occupations.

To achieve this mission, DFA operates by following these objectives:

• Offer professional certificate programs to U.S. citizens and international students within the context of a well-designed framework of digital media arts and design.
• Offer programs including both theoretical and practical components, as appropriate, to prepare graduates to advance in their chosen careers.
• Prepare students with the educational foundation for advanced study.
• Provide an educational environment that imparts the attitudes and skills that will enable students to continue learning throughout their lives and career.
• Continue to update and improve curricula of existing programs and courses to reflect changes and improvements in technology and the industry to properly prepare students for careers in the digital media industry.
• Provide post-graduate support of students’ professional projects and career efforts.
• Maintain a presence in and support the local and global film and media community and industry.