Digital Media Academy (DMA) was founded in 1999 on the campus of Stanford University to provide technology education to K12 teachers and develop technology immersion courses for students. Since then, DMA greatly expanded its technology education programs and operated in the most prestigious universities: Stanford University, Oxford University, NYU, UPenn, U Chicago, U Washington, UCLA, UC San Diego, UBC, U Toronto, and others.

DMA Story

1999 - Stanford University’s Academic Technology Department launches The Academy for New Media
2002 - The Academy for New Media becomes Digital Media Academy and spins out from Stanford
2008 - Digital Media Academy expands internationally into Canada and the UK 2014 - 25+ Locations, 100,000+ Students, 50+ Courses
2018 - New Ownership and a new Global Growth Strategy commence
2019 - Digital Media Academy for Schools launches
2020 - Digital Media Academy for Students is now offered globally online
2020 - Digital Media Academy for Partners begins with global licensees and operating partners

DMA Mission

DMA's mission is to be a learning community of diversity and excellence through memorable and innovative educational experiences led by the highest-quality instructors building skill and confidence to empower life-long learners to follow their dreams and make a lasting impact.

DMA in Numbers

100 + Applied Technology Courses

125 + Countries

1,100 + Schools

20,000 + Educators

500,000 + Students

Halfmoon Education is the exclusive licensee of the Digital Media Academy in the Greater Vancouver area.

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DMA Certified Schools

DMA courses are ISTE certified and provide students with an integrated technology education by merging 21st-century subjects so they can learn as a Pro!

Students will be able to choose from a variety of on-campus and online programs to discover their true passion and skills, learn from industry experts and master their skills with professional hardware and software.

DMA instructors are industry professionals using the most up to date hardware and software. They designed our curriculum to be project-based and hands on.

DMA chooses their Certified schools through a specific program that empowers every educator to deliver technology education into their classrooms enhancing existing curricula; ensuring learners are future-ready; and making the most of existing technology.

Halfmoon Education is a proud member of DMA Certified Schools Program.

DMA Vancouver Summer Tech Camps at UBC

Founded by forward-thinking educators at Stanford University in 2002, DMA now is highly acclaimed for its tech summer camps held at the most prestigious university campuses in the US and around the world. Tech Camps are DMA's flagship learning experiences that have been developed and have been delivering by DMA for 20+ years. Each course is infused with hands-on, project-based learning, designed to equip students with 21st-century technology skills!

DMA Tradition at UBC

Ten years ago, Digital Media Academy began to offer its world-class STEAM camps at UBC. Since then, thousands of students have participated in the program and have made a huge impact on their passion and career choices. Each summer, hundreds students join the excitement of in-person tech camps with Digital Media Academy at UBC.

Seven Pathways

DMA Summer camp at UBC will offer more than 40 camp courses from Seven Career Pathways in: Computer Science + AI Business + Entrepreneurship Music Production Creative Design Game Development Digital Storytelling Robotics + Engineering

Camp Features

All around the world, DMA camp features:

The ISTE Curriculum Gold Standard
A small class setting
The most cutting-edge and trendy digital technology course
World-class industry experts as teachers
Unforgeable black-chain backed and public-facing digital credentials World-famous university campus inspiring experiences
A Project showcase
After-camp 8-levels of classes to get your university portfolio ready

2022 Summer Camp at UBC

2022 DMA Summer Camps at UBC has been cancelled. We hope that we can see you summer 2023! Stay tuned.

The use of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) name is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Digital Media Academy programs are delivered. Digital Media Academy have no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Digital Media Academy Programs in any way.

Other DMA program options

Digital Media Academy Foundational: In-person After School Courses

Create Your Future

Get your hands on the latest technology and skills, create projects that you are passionate about through our exclusively licensed DMA programs.

Digital Media Academy embraces a holistic vision of what Applied Technology Education can and should be in today’s world. Unlike other educational technology programs, the Learning Pathways approach recognizes the diverse interests of learners as well as the interplay and overlapping skills that lead to success in any single discipline.

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DMA STEAM Holiday Camps

Digital Media Academy Foundational: In-person After School Courses

Coming in every year Winter and Spring!

Get your hands on the latest technology and skills, create projects that you are passionate about through our exclusively licensed DMA programs. This Winter, get the on of your Holiday spirit by giving your kids the best present ever, A 21st century skill that will last forever. a Digital Media Academy 8-day intensive course at Halfmoon Education. Imparted by a great team of professional instructors.

STEAM Holiday Intensive Info

DMA Summer Courses at North Van Certified School

Digital Media Academy Foundational: In-person After School Courses

DMA Summer Courses at North Van Certified School

Summer is the Best Time to Discover, Deepen, and Expand Your Passion in Digital Media!

Professional level of Digital Media Academy courses are still available through Halfmoon Education, DMA's local Certified School.

Available this summer 2022, weekly courses in: Music Production, Creative Design, Game Development, and Digital Storytelling.

DMA Summer2022 Courses