Digital Media Institute at InterTech

What Digital Media Institute at InterTech does

Digital Media Institute at InterTech (DMI) is a private, for-profit post-secondary educational institution founded in 2013 and headquartered at 2031 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, within the InterTech 1 building. The institution delivers accelerated, career-focused training in digital media fields through three core programs: a one-year Digital Animation and Visual Effects certificate (1,030 hours), an 11-month Game Development certificate (C#/Unity), and a two-year Digital Marketing and Design associate degree (1,845 hours / 81 credit hours). Programs are tuition-priced at $26,000 per year plus fees, and are taught by industry-veteran instructors using the same software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, The Foundry Nuke, Unreal Engine) and workflows found in major studios. The Shreveport facility includes 32 professional workstations, a 1,600 sq. ft. studio with green screen cyclorama, a multi-actor motion capture system, and a 450-core Cisco Blade render farm.

DMI is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (since 2017), enabling participation in federal student aid (Pell grants, federal loans), GI Bill, and Louisiana TOPS Tech scholarships. Programming is distributed through four channels: the main Shreveport campus, 100% online synchronous delivery (available in 49 states via NC-SARA membership), and channel partnerships with three Louisiana colleges (University of New Orleans, Northwestern State University, Nunez Community College). The institution reports a 75% completion rate and 80% placement rate, with job placement assistance offered to all graduates and one-year post-graduation access to the Flex Lab facility.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time program tuition per enrollment cycle, supplemented by ancillary offerings including $79 summer camps for ages 13+, afterschool partnerships with local high schools, the DMI Live streaming series, and the annual Animation and Visual Effects Academy. Customer segments include career changers, recent high school graduates, veterans/military families, and marketing/design degree seekers. DMI operates with a small administrative staff (1-10 employees) and is embedded in the InterTech innovation district, supported institutionally by the Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF).

Name

Digital Media Institute at InterTech

Legal name

Digital Media Institute at InterTech

Website

https://dmi.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Digital Media Institute at InterTech is a private, COE-accredited post-secondary institution in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering accelerated one-to-two-year certificates and associate degrees in digital animation, visual effects, game development, and digital marketing/design, delivered on-campus, online, and through partner colleges to career changers, recent graduates, and veterans.

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Product category

Digital Media Education and Career Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Digital media education
• Animation training programs
• Visual effects certification
• Game development courses
• Digital marketing degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Certificate Programs: One-year Digital Animation and Visual Effects certificate program priced at $26,000 plus fees. Revenue is recognized as one-time program fee per student enrollment.
2. Tuition - Associate Degree: Two-year Digital Marketing and Design associate degree program priced at $26,000 plus fees. Revenue is recognized as one-time program fee per student enrollment.
3. Federal Student Aid: DMI participates in federal financial aid programs including Pell grants and federal student loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and PLUS) via the FAFSA application process with school code 042605.
4. Veterans Benefits (GI Bill): DMI is authorized to accept the GI Bill and associated family benefits for eligible veterans and military service members.
5. State Aid - TOPS Tech: Louisiana state scholarship program (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) that qualified students may use for tuition coverage.
6. Summer Camps: Short-term camps for ages 13+ priced at $79 per 5-day camp covering animation and game development fundamentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Digital Media Institute at InterTech is an accredited post-secondary training institution that delivers accelerated certificate and associate degree programs in digital animation, visual effects, game development, and digital marketing. Programs are taught by industry veterans using professional-grade equipment (Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, The Foundry Nuke, Unreal Engine, motion capture studio, and a 450-core render farm) and are available on-campus in Shreveport, fully online with synchronous instruction, or at three partner Louisiana college campuses.

Product overview

Digital Media Institute at InterTech is an accredited educational institution offering three distinct training programs: a one-year Digital Animation & Visual Effects certificate (1,030 hours) available on-campus, online, or through partner campuses in Louisiana; an 11-month Game Development certificate focused on C# and Unity; and a two-year Digital Marketing & Design Associate Degree (1,845 hours). Programs are designed for career-focused training using a 'learn by doing' methodology with industry-veteran instructors. The institution also offers supplementary programs including summer camps for teens, afterschool partnerships, the DMI Live streaming series, and community events. All graduates receive job placement assistance and portfolio/demo reel support.

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Products and services

• Digital Animation & Visual Effects Certificate Program An accelerated 1,030-hour one-year certificate program (with a 1.5-year option) teaching 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and interactive content creation. Designed for career-focused students pursuing roles in animation, VFX, and digital media. Available on-campus in Shreveport, LA, at three partner campuses in Louisiana (University of New Orleans, Northwestern State University, Nunez Community College), and 100% online with synchronous day or night classes.
• Game Development Certificate Program An 11-month intensive certificate program teaching C# programming and Unity Game Engine development. Students learn to create fully functional games and complete multiple game projects during the program. Targeted at students pursuing game development careers.
• Digital Marketing & Design Associate Degree A two-year Associate of Occupational Studies degree (1,845 hours / 81 semester credit hours) covering digital marketing, advertising design, Adobe Creative Cloud, social media management, web design, photography/videography, and motion media. Classes held weekdays 9AM-3PM or evenings 6-10PM with annual enrollment in August and January. Designed for students seeking a formal degree credential for marketing, graphic design, and branding careers.
• Summer Camps Five-day summer camps (Monday-Friday, 8AM-12PM, $79 total) for ages 13+ covering Level 1 Animation, Level 2 Animation, and Game Development using Blender and other digital media tools. Available in-person at the Shreveport campus or online. Targeted at middle and high school students exploring digital media interests.
• Animation and Visual Effects Academy (AVEA) Annual summer program for high school students providing hands-on training in computer animation and filmmaking. Covers desktop graphics, filmmaking theory, film shooting, and editing, culminating in a short film screening.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of DMII graduates find placement in their desired occupational fields.
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Balanced Media TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2021Balanced Media Technology founder Robert Atkins was featured on DMI Live, discussing educational video games that help medical research. DMI hosts industry professionals on its streaming show to provide students with insights into diverse career paths in digital media.
• University of New OrleanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity of New Orleans is one of three partner schools in Louisiana offering DMI's accelerated one-year Digital Animation and Visual Effects certificate program on their campus. Students at UNO undertake the same intensive program taught at DMI's Shreveport location, with financial aid and job placement services available.
• Northwestern State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthwestern State University in Natchitoches is a partner school offering DMI's Digital Animation and Visual Effects certificate program via distance resource site. Students receive the same intensive training as Shreveport campus students.
• Nunez Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNunez Community College in Chalmette partners with DMI to offer the Digital Animation and Visual Effects certificate program. Students benefit from the same curriculum and job placement support as DMI's main campus.

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Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Full Sail University: Full Sail offers accelerated bachelor's and associate programs in computer animation, game design, film, and digital arts with strong industry-equipment facilities. Directly comparable for-profit institution with similar price points and accelerated-format programs.
• Think Tank Training Centre: Think Tank is a Vancouver-based for-profit school offering intensive 12-18 month programs in animation, VFX, and game development with strong industry placement. Directly comparable accelerated-format, industry-tooling-focused training model.
• Ringling College of Art and Design: Ringling's Computer Animation program is one of the most recognized animation training programs in North America, producing graduates placed at Pixar, Disney, and major studios. Comparable target audience (aspiring animation/VFX professionals) with industry-aligned curriculum.
• Vancouver Film School: VFS provides intensive 6-12 month programs in animation, VFX, and game development with industry-grade software and facilities. Comparable as an accelerated, industry-focused for-profit training provider with strong employer placement narratives.
• Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation: Gnomon is a Hollywood-based for-profit school focused on VFX, animation, and game development training using the same industry tools (Maya, Nuke, Unreal). Directly comparable as a tuition-funded, technical-skills digital media program serving aspiring production artists.
• DigiPen Institute of Technology: DigiPen is a specialized for-profit institution offering degrees in game development, computer science, and digital animation using tools like Unity and Unreal. Directly comparable for technical, industry-aligned game development and animation training.

Broad incumbents

• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): SCAD is an accredited nonprofit university offering comprehensive degrees across animation, VFX, game development, and digital marketing. Comparable curriculum domains but operates at much larger scale and broader degree offerings than DMI.
• Academy of Art University: Academy of Art is a large for-profit institution in San Francisco offering accredited degrees across animation, game development, and digital marketing. Comparable for-profit education model with broader program portfolio and larger scale.

Emerging players

• CG Spectrum: CG Spectrum is an online-only school offering mentor-led training in VFX, animation, and game development with strong industry mentorship focus. Comparable for online delivery of digital media professional training with similar tuition-funded model.
• AnimFX Academy: AnimFX is an online animation school focused on professional-grade 3D animation training for working artists and career changers. Comparable niche focus on accelerated, tool-focused animation training with online delivery model.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digital-media-institute-at-intertech
• Instagraminstagram.com/dmi_edu

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