About the DMA Academy Lite 

The DMAL goes beyond the technical skills and knowledge fundamentals for working with digital media. At its core, DMAL is a program that nurtures and evolves young people to develop the habits of mind to be inquisitive, creative, imaginative, innovative, and highly motivated in the creation of meaningful results. Students have the opportunity to learn and work collaboratively on real-world projects.

North Vancouver School District’s Digital Media Academy Lite (DMAL), located at École Argyle Secondary School, is an enriched hands-on program that provides students with access to a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital design, technology, project management, and problem solving. The DMAL incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Students will learn to create meaningful stories and solve challenging design problems.

The DMAL is for Grade 9 and 10 students, and takes place during the final block of the day, allowing cross enrolled students to travel to Argyle Secondary during lunch break.

The DMAL suits students who are highly motivated and self-directed with a strong interest in Science, Engineering, Design, and/or Digital Media. The students work in cohorts and take their courses together which creates a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Students gain experience through project-based learning, field-trips and contact with industry professionals.

Students gain experience through project-based learning, visits with industry professionals through masterclasses, presentations, and workshops as well as field trips.

Students have the opportunity to learn and work in the following areas:

• Animation	• STEAM	• Film
• Sound Design/ Engineering	• Web Design	• Photography
• Game Design	• Technology / IT	• Graphic Design
• Visual Effects / VFX	​• Project Management	• Programming

* Transportation to and from the Academy site is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Click here to download the 2020/21 DMA Academy Lite flyer 

Application Procedures

North Vancouver School District applicants apply online here.

Out of District applicants may contact academies@sd44.ca to receive the application link.

Applications will be accepted from January 20 to February 24, 2020.

New applicants to DMA must provide supporting documents and a digital portfolio of their work on a USB drive to Argyle Secondary as part of the application process. For information regarding these requirements please click here.

Returning students need only complete the online application.

Selection for DMA Lite

Each application will be reviewed by a panel of Digital Media Art Teachers. Offers, consistent with Board Policy 605, will be based on:

• Supporting documents, digital portfolio, and completed application
• Prioritized waitlist