DFA’S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING IN TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN FIELDS OF DIGITAL FILM AND MEDIA AS WELL AS COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREER ENTRY OR ADVANCEMENT IN THEIR CHOSEN OCCUPATIONS
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THIS?
• Offer programs to U.S. citizens and international students within the context of a well-designed framework of digital media arts and design as well as computer science utilizing a hybrid learning modality.
•Offer certificate and associate degree programs including both theoretical and practical components, as appropriate, to prepare graduates to advance as artists, programmers, and technicians in their chosen careers.
• Prepare students with the educational foundation for advanced study.
• Provide an educational environment that imparts the attitudes and skills that enable students to continue learning throughout their lives and careers.
• Continuously update and improve curricula of conservatory programs and courses to reflect changes and improvements in technology and the industry to properly prepare students for careers in the digital media and computer science industries.
• Continuously update and improve the technology used to deliver the hybrid courses to ensure the best, most engaging, learning experience for the students.
• Provide post-graduate support of students’ professional projects and career efforts.
OUR HISTORY
Digital Film Academy (DFA) was founded by film producer and director Patrick DiRenna in 2001 at the historic Film Center building in New York City. In the beginning, DFA offered a part-time, hands-on program where students would write, produce, direct, and edit their short film. In 2008, recognizing a need for more in depth education, DFA expanded the academy’s curriculum to full-time beginner and advanced conservatory programs, leading the school to national accreditation in 2011. Starting in 2020, DFA expanded its programming to include associate degrees.
In 2022, Digital Film Academy was acquired by CompTIA Tech Career Academy. CompTIA Tech Career Academy is an affiliate of The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), which is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.
