Join us for a virtual Digital Media Academy Lite program information session using this LINK. For instructions on how to join a live event, click HERE.
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 program is open to Grade 9 and 10 students.
Selection for DMA Lite
Each application will be reviewed by a panel of Digital Media Art Teachers. Offers, consistent with Board Policy 605: Admission of Students to Schools, will be based on:
* Transportation to and from the Academy site is the sole responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian.
The total cost for Digital Media Academy Lite is $500 for the 2021/22 school year.
Deposit: To confirm a student's registration and secure placement in the Academy for the 2021/22 school year, a non-refundable deposit of $50 is required on or before March 28, 2021. Please Note: Non-payment by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy.
Remaining Fee: Parents/Guardians may pay the remaining balance in full or set-up instalments any time between April and August 2021 through School Cash Online. Please Note: Failure to pay the balance in full or set up instalments by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy.
*An additional Programming Fee of approximately $935 may apply to out-of-district students.
Ready to Apply?
New and returning academy students must complete the online application via School Cash Online. Applications will be accepted from January 18, 2021 to February 21, 2021.
International students can contact international@sd44.ca to apply.
Out-of-district applicants can contact academies@sd44.ca to receive an application link.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Returning students only need to complete the online application.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Digital Media Academy Lite, please contact academies@sd44.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
