Digital Media Academy

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    The Jackson Academy of Digital Media is an exciting program that immerses students in the world of film and television production during all four years of their high school career. The program gives students extensive experience in one of three career pathways: Filmmaking & Scripted Television, Broadcast Television & Unscripted Entertainment or Cinematic Production & Design.

    As part of the Academy, students will develop, shoot, edit and package full-length television shows and feature films and have the opportunity to earn college credits and scholarships to post-secondary institutions when continuing their education in the field.

    Students interested in being chosen for the Digital Media Academy will be asked to complete an Application.

    What Will I Study?

    There are three distinct pathways from which Digital Media Academy students must choose by the end of their junior year. They are: Digital Filmmaking & Scripted Television, Broadcast Television and Scripted Entertainment and Cinematic Production & Design.

    How Can I Talk to Someone More About the Academy?

    Students may apply to more than one Academy, but must complete a separate application for each Academy.

    If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the McAuliffe School Guidance office at (732) 833-4727 or the Goetz School Guidance office at (732) 833-4747. 

    You can also email us at enoble@jacksonsd.org.

Digital Media Academy Video

Academy Application/ Acceptance Timeline

  • Notices of Academy Acceptances will be sent on March 7th for all Academies of Learning.

    Applications will open on the website January 21, 2025 at 3 pm

    Link to JSD Academies of Learning APPLICATION

    Application Deadline January 31, 2025

    APPLICATIONS:

    All applications are due January 31st (Late applications will NOT be accepted)

    Notices of Academy Acceptances will be sent on March 7th for all Academies of Learning.

     All applications are located on each Academy's page.

Applying to the DMA

  • Students applying for the Digital Media Academy will receive an email after application closing requesting the names of two teachers who would recommend them to join the academy.  We recommend you list one technology teacher and one general education teacher (e.g. math, english, etc.).  Those teachers will be consulted before you are approved to continue in the application process.