2024-2025 Catalog
Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Want to be an effective storyteller? This is the program for you! Through applied learning, students acquire skills in film, audio, and video production; interactive media production, streaming; video editing and advanced effects creation; script writing; and graphic design for video. These skills are practiced through the production of film and television programs, and related content. TDMP courses are hands-on, using state of the art facilities and equipment. Students further hone their craft in an internship experience within the industry. This internship takes place at a production facility in Michigan, the Midwest, or across the Country, gaining experience in a real-world setting, working full-time with industry professionals. For examples of content creation that TDMP students have completed, visit: www.YouTube.com/FerrisStateTDMP
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Program Outcomes
- Professionalism (Interpersonal/Attitude) - Developed skills, competence, and character of a trained professional.
- Project Management (Communication) - Demonstrate directing, planning, organizing, time management, project design, communicating, and measurement of media project outcomes.
- Pre-Production (Producing) - Define and conduct preliminary research related to producing a media project.
- Production (Creation) - Design and develop media projects including videography, lighting, and sound.
New Student Admission Requirements
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
- Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or MATH 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
- Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
- ACT ScoresTwo of the Three Criteria:
- English ACT score of 16 or higher.
- Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
- 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 Math 0 to 49.
University Requirements - 36 to 38 Credits Required
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 to 37 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s 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)
TDMP 326 and TDMP 466 are major courses that are also considered Communication Across the Curriculum (CATCs) courses. In order to meet the upper-level English requirement, TDMP 326 and TDMP 466 can be taken in addition to an Oral communication course (COMM 105 , COMM 121 , COMM 221 , or COMM 251 ).
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. 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. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 84-85 Credits Required
Major Courses - 55 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement. Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) Electives - 12 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Electives or Minors - 17-18 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 17 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. Students may also choose a minor to meet the required 120 credit minimum. Suggested minors include Broadcast Engineering (BREN), Digital Marketing (DGMK), Film Studies (FIST), Marketing (MKT), Multimedia Journalism (MJOU), Public Relations (PURE), Sports Communication (SPTC) or Social Media and Digital Communication (SMDC). These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
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.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
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 GPA is required in the Major Courses and Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) Electives sections.
Suggested Semester Layout
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Summer Courses
- Natural Sciences Competency Credit Hours: 0-3 (Optional)
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 0-3 (Optional)
Fall Courses
- TDMP Elective Credit Hours: 3
- TDMP Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Summer Courses
- Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 0-3 (Optional)
- Culture Competency Credit Hours: 0-3 (Optional)
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