Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Audiovisual

DBIMA is a unique school in the heart of Paris with a small pool of students. We focus and adapt to the personal goals of each student through one-on-one tutoring and mentorship by professionals of the industry.

We have a hands-on and project-based approach that will allow you to develop your creativity, technical skills, and portfolio, giving you the edge you need to land your dream job.

DBIMA is led by a team of experienced and passionate professionals , and we are committed to creating a new generation of professionals who will change and shape the audiovisual landscape of tomorrow.

Our strengths include:

• A low student-to-professor ratio, ensuring that students get the personalized attention and support they need to succeed.
• A focus on mentoring and adapting to the student's profile and projects.
• A close focus on personal projects and goals , ensuring that students have what they need to kickstart their desired careers.
• A focus on practical knowledge and shooting as many finished projects as possible.

At DBIMA, we believe that the best way to learn is by doing. That's why our courses are designed to be hands-on and project-based. Shifting between theoretical and practical courses for 3 years, our students are trained by experienced professionals that are selected for their pedagogical approach. You'll work on real-world projects, and you'll graduate with a portfolio of your work that will help you land your dream job in the cinema and media industry.

If you're a creative and passionate individual who is looking for a school that will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the cinema and media industry, then DBIMA is the right choice for you.

Here are some noticeable points of our bachelor program

• We offer a variety of courses, including directing, cinematography, production, screenwriting, and editing.
• Practical classes are held twice a week at a minimum, from directing, camera training, and lighting courses, to sound-on-set courses as well as editing, color grading, and sound mixing courses.
• Each year ends with a production period dedicated to filming more ambitious projects written by the students.
• During their studies, students are asked to complete and present several projects or finished works.
• During this 3 year journey, students will choose a Major and develop a specialized set of skills that fits their desired jobs and goals.
• Masterclasses and weeklong workshops are organized often for students to meet advanced professionals and discover new specific skills and potential new careers.
• By the end of a student’s studies, they will have a personal show-reel to represent their work.

Located in Paris, DBIMA also has a strong link to French culture, art, Museums and Exhibitions.

DBIMA is a cinema school founded by Media Professionals and Award-winning cinema experts. The courses are uniquely tailored to prepare students for the new creative economy in cinema. We offer a European Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Audiovisual and a European Master of Arts in Cinema and Audiovisual. Taught in small classroom settings, each student receives one-on-one instruction. We also provide elite-level industry technology, by giving hands-on experience and an edge in helping them find future employment. Students on our campus grow with the knowledge and opportunities with the thought on leadership, training, and tools.

Why DBIMA?

Founded by working media professionals and experienced professors, the DBIMA courses are uniquely formulated to prepare students for the new creative economy in cinema. Taught in small classroom settings, each student receives one-on-one instruction time and is supplied with their own computer workstation equipped with the same software used by industry professionals worldwide.

We also provide elite-level industry technology unavailable in most schools, giving our students essential hands-on experience and an edge in helping them find future employment.

Grow your knowledge and your opportunities with thought leadership, training, and tools.

Aims & Ethos

The media industry is growing quickly worldwide, expected to reach approximately USD 6,709.4 billion by 2030. But education in arts and media is expensive, depriving passionate and talented youth of the chance to study and gain employment in this burgeoning field.

The mission of the Don Bosco International Media Academy is to offer every student regardless of economic means the best education in a technically advanced and artistically supportive environment.

This mission is at the center of the broader mission of the Salesian Society of Don Bosco, recognized by governments worldwide as an international organization distinguished for its education of the underprivileged and youth at risk.

Objectives Pedagogical

• Deliver a professional, artistic, and technically sound education focused on preparing students for emerging opportunities in the new creative economy in cinema.
• Identify the talents, strengths, and passions of the individual student and help them plan a path to success.
• Give students hands-on instruction on the actual equipment and software to be used in their professional, not on the less expensive semi-professional alternatives used by many institutions.
• Aid alumni students connect to job opportunities with an online job marketplace seen by professionals around the world.
• Provide a teacher-to-student ratio far lower than most institutions.

Objectives Sociological

• Keep tuition fees affordable and inclusive to those who would not otherwise have the means to study in this field.
• Provide tuition-free education to selected talented candidates from around the world. If you require assistance with tuition please contact us.
• Foster the development of a new generation of global media professionals. Artists and craftspeople are not just equipped with technical skills but with a deep commitment and passion for what they do. Future citizens endowed with a conscience, inspired to give back and help bring peace and harmony to humanity throughout their careers.

EABHES Accreditation

Our Bachelor and Master programs are accredited by EABHES which guarantees:

• Enhanced international recruitment and reputation due to their participation in the Bologna Process and compliance with European standards.
• Competitive graduate employment rates due to the international recognition of your programs.
• Quality assurance of academic programs and school management due to EABHES auditing and supervision services for Accreditation.
• Stability and sustainable development are derived from the solid operational framework that is created based on the holistic and collaborative approach of EABHES Accreditation.
• Student mobility due to international recognition of ECTS credits.
• Contribution to pedagogical innovation and academic excellence through EABHES Community, the place to share best practices and facilitate international dialogue in education.