Digital Media (DGM2-AS), A.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

• SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
  1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
  2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109  or MATH 110  will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
  3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
• ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
  1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
  2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
  3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150  or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114  or MATH 115  or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math0 to 49.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 36 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 4

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 251 - Argumentation and Debate Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• ENGL 211 - Industrial and Career Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. FILM 222  and FILM 253  are recommended.

• TDMP 110 - Intro to Digital Media Credit Hours: 3

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Major Courses - 21 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

• DAGD 100 - 3D Modeling - Animation 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• SENG 101 - Computer Programming 1 Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 155 - Intro to Coding for Games Credit Hours: 3

• Choose 1 of 2

• DAGD 104 - Digital Imaging Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 132 - Digital Media Art & Technology Credit Hours: 3

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• TDMP 136 - Audio Production Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 150 - Intr Game Design - Development Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 3

• ESPT 100 - Introduction to Esports Credit Hours: 3
• SENG 160 - SENG Methodologies - Processes Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 243 - Field Production Credit Hours: 3

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• TDMP 255 - Motion Design Credit Hours: 3

Elective - 3 to 4 Credits Required

These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

• Choose 1 of 11

• ESPT 110 - Game Studies Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 202 - Animation Foundation Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 204 - Digital Imaging for 3D Credit Hours: 3
• SENG 210 - Software Configuration Mgmt Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4
• SENG 225 - Into to Database Design Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 230 - 3D Modeling - Animation 2 Credit Hours: 3
• DAGD 260 - Multimedia Design Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 276 - Lighting for Film and Video Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 328 - Online Media Management Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 365 - Color Grading Credit Hours: 3

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• This associate degree combines existing courses within the Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD), Digital Media Software Engineering (DMSE), and Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) programs into an introductory and exploratory degree within the School of Digital Media. It allows students to complete their general education requirements while enrolling in courses from across the digital media curriculum. Upon completion of this two-year degree, students will be better positioned for success if they complete a bachelor’s degree in Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD), Digital Media Software Engineering (DMSE), or Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) while exposing all students to a variety of media, better positioning them as they choose their specialty.
• This associate degree is designed to provide students a smooth transition into any of the three bachelor’s degrees within the School of Digital Media, although completing this degree prior to entry the bachelor’s programs is not necessary.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A 2.25 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required in the Major Courses section.

First Year

Second Year