Applications open · 2026–2027

Start yourapplication

DMI is selective — the program takes a maximum of 20 students a year. Start here and Brad will personally review your application. It takes about five minutes.

The degree

2-year AAS · 60 credit hours

The gear

A laptop + software you keep

The lab

24/7 access, 7 days a week

How it works

Two steps to a seat.

Submitting the form below starts your application and sends it to Brad. To complete official admission to NOC, you’ll also send the documents below to the Registrar. Not sure where you stand? Just ask Brad.

Students 21 or older don’t need ACT/SAT scores or a high school transcript, but may take a placement test.

First-time freshmen

High school transcript with GPA and class rank, or a GED certificate
ACT or SAT scores, including subscores

Transfer students

Completed admission application
Official transcripts from every school previously attended, on file with the NOC Registrar

Download the paperwork

Application for Admission

The official DMI admission application. Print, complete and return to Brad Matson.

288 KB

DMAD Degree Sheet 2026–2027

The full 60-credit-hour degree plan and suggested two-year course sequence.

161 KB

DMI Program Brochure

Program overview, career paths, course schedule and advisory board.

1.5 MB

The application

Tell Brad about you.

Only name, email and phone are required — fill in the rest if you can.

01 — About you

First name *

Middle

Last name *

Email *

Cell phone *

Preferred name

Date of birth

Home address

02 — School

When do you plan to start?

Year

You’re applying as

High school graduate?

High school attended

City / State

Graduation date

Prior college credits

GPA

03 — Getting to know you

None of this affects your acceptance — it just helps Brad meet you where you are. Skip anything you like.

Software you’ve used (rate your comfort)

Maya

Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

Rate your art skills

Rate your computer skills

What pulls you in most?

Any formal training so far?

Anything you want Brad to know

This starts your application and sends it to Brad. It is not the final step — official admission also requires transcripts and test scores sent to the NOC Registrar.

Industry advisory board

The curriculum is reviewed by people who hire for this work.

DMI’s advisory board — VFX supervisors, art directors and production leaders — keeps the program aligned with what the industry actually needs.

JT Burg

Animation Art Director, Ackerman McQueen

Jimmy Haines

Sr. Interactive Designer, Teamwork Services

Kevin Hanley

CVW Media

Bryan Murphy

DMLS Designer & Operator, Linear AMS

Piyush Patel

Author, Innovator & Speaker

Vico Sharabani

Founder / CD, The Artery VFX — New York City

Kyle Terry

Director / Producer, Boiling Point Media

Craig Woods

Ag. Communications Services, OSU

Jason Nigh

Digital Content Producer, CAMI (FAA)

Questions before you apply? Brad Matson · 580.628.6458 · brad.matson@noc.edu