New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.00 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum 12 credits
Build Your Career as a Visual Storyteller
Master the art and craft of visual storytelling in our Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) program. As a TDMP student, you will build your skills on the latest tools of the trade in small, hands-on classes, side-by-side with our expert faculty members.
Working with clients across campus, you will produce live television shows, magazine-format shows, web streams, web sites, and more as you establish yourself as an multi-platform expert in digital media production. You will then take on a 6-month internship with one of our many partners across the country where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities and build your professional network.
Apply now or request more information to get started.
Program Details
- Admission Requirements
- DegreesTelevision and Digital Media Production - Bachelor
- Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Faculty
DirectorFaculty
Wesley Thompson
Adjunct
Adjunct
Adjunct
Career Opportunities
Your TDMP education will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the television and digital media industries. Alumni are currently working in broadcasting, cable, corporations, independent production companies, post-production firms, professional sports venues, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, education, government and the film industry.
- Where Our Alumni Are Now
TDMP alumni are leaders in all facets of the media industry. Meet some of them here.
Kirk Bartling
1995 TVPR
Distance Learning Coordinator
Michigan State University
Stephen Beck
1994 TVPR
Senior Account Director
Cadillac, Buick & GMC Teams, Czarnowski
Tyler Bedgood
2010 TDMP
Freelance Director of Photography
Nicole Black
2016 TDMP
Editor-Shooter
WTXL ABC 27 (Florida)Dean Brennan
2007 TDMP
Video Production Director/Post Production Supervisor
Texas State University
Tim Brown
1988 TVPR
Multimedia Resources Supervisor
DTE Energy
Rob Byrd
1995 TVPR
Owner, Producer, Director
Moondog Productions
Lauren Carnevale
2014 TDMP
Production Coordinator
Jackson Dawson
Shawn DeWeerd
2009 TDMP
Broadcast Engineer Drone Pilot
Notre Dame Studios
Jeremy Dulac
2010 TDMP
Videographer, Editor
Pratt and Miller Engineering
Evan Dulac
2016 TDMP
Videographer
Cynthia Kay and CompanyMichael Dulin
2006 TDMP
Vice President of Marketing Manager
Chase Brand Creative JP Morgan Chase
Josh Eisnegruberv
2013 TDMP
Producer
Coastline Studios
Amanda Harrell
N/A TVPR
Vice President of Global Marketing
Invicro LLC
Mariah Iltis
2018 TDMP
Video Editor
Cynthia Kay and Company
Frank Kaniarz
2007 TDMP
President and CEO
Michigan Digital Solutions
Navin Kharmai
2005 TDMP
Video Production Specialist
Gordon Food Service
Michael King
2014 TDMP
Digital Media Director
Heartland Hockey Camp
Amy Kusmierz
2013 TDMP
Producer
Coastline Studios
Ronny Latimore
2015 TDMP
Digital Marketing Specialist
SHI International Corporation
Kevin Lee
2006 TDMP
Multimedia Specialist
City of Holland
Sami Jo Lesniak
2015 TDMP
Game Entertainment and Production Coordinator
Harrisburg Senators
Daniel Lidman
2015 TDMP
Filmaker
Missions.Me
Chris Malkiewicz
2017 TDMP
Digital Media Production Coordinator
Grand Rapids Griffins
Kaitlin Mavis
2016 TDMP
Video Coordinator
Oregon State Athletics
Shannon Mellinger
2014 TDMP
Marketing Specialist Compliance Systems
Josh Monroe
2018 TDMP
Photojournalist
9&10 News
Dallas Munger
2016 TDMP
Video Specialist
Whirlpool
Tyler Norfleet
2017 TDMP
Data Asset Manager
DTE EnergyMichael Penhollow
2013 TDMP
Video Production Manager
Boston Bruins
Lindsay Pepper
2012 TDMP
Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist
Technicolor at Paramount
Dominic Pipia
2007 TDMP
Camera Owner/Operator
DP3 ProductionsDerek Rottman
2009 TDMP
Founder/Post-Production Specialist
Fission 3
Tyler Savides
2017 TDMP
Videographer
Video Editor Nex Gen Dynamics
Megan Soller
2018 TDMP
Communications and Outreach Associate
U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships
Marrisa Spencer
2012 TDMP
Director’s Assistant
Walt Disney Studios
Clayton Springer
2017 TDMP
Videographer, Editor, Director & Motion Graphics Editor
Amway Corporation
Daniel Stahl
2008 TDMP
Media Specialist
L3 Technologies
Lauren Stefl
2018 TDMP
Assistant Video Editor
Hy-Vee Inc
Abigail Stricker
2017 TDMP
Multi-Platform Producer
13 On Your SideJeff Sukes
2013 TDMP
Cinematographer
Mike Uguccioni
1992 TVPR
Visual Effects Artist
Hollywood, CaliforniaTim Walega
1993 TVPR
Customer Service Representative Nationwide Video
Colby Wittman
2014 TDMP
Video Producer & Editor
Johnson Rauhoff
Jesse Woodworth
2016 TDMP
Video Editor
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show
Krysta Taylor
2020 TDMP
Equipment Manager
Big Shoulders Digital Video
Jody Sellers
2018 TDMP
Associate Video Editor Specialist
Bissell Homecare, Inc.
Rachel Busch
2020 TDMP
Videographer
Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique
Danielle Will
2019 TDMP
Programming Coordinator
Revry
Garret Morgan
2019 TDMP
Editor / Videographer
Yellow Dog Creative (Swick Media)
Jeremy Hagedorn
2018 TDMP
Graphics / Video Editor
Ideology Productions
Award-Winning Work
Ferris TDMP students produce professional caliber work that gets them noticed by employers immediately. You see some of that work on the TDMP YouTube channel and FerrisState.TV.
- Recent Awards Won by TDMP Students
Grand Rapids 36-Hour Film Challenge
- 2019, Gary Glenn Award – Desiderium
- 2017, Best Editing and Best Sound – Periphery
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Michigan College/University Student Productions Awards
- 2021, Student Film & Video Competition, Instructional/Educational, 2nd Place – Big Rapids Life: Fire Department
- 2021, Commercial, Winner – Big Rapids Mancino's Commerical
- 2019, Commercial, Winner – Big Rapids Mancino’s Commercial
- 2018, Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs, Winner – College Kids Cars: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
- 2018, Short Form – Non-Fiction, Winner – Our Pain
- 2016, Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs, Winner – Big Rapids Life: Ferris Theater
- 2016, News: General Assignment, Winner – Big Rapids Life: Coaches to Cure MD
- 2016, Long Form – Fiction, Winner – Tabula Rasa
Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Broadcast Awards
- 2021, Talk Show/Scripted Show Category, 2nd Place - Ferris Sports Update
- 2017, Talk Show/Scripted Show Category, 1st Place – Expect Diversity: International Students
Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts
- 2018, Student Audio Competition, Comedy or Drama Category, 3rd Place – Sister
- 2016, Student News Competition, Television News Magazine Category, 1st Place – Expect Diversity: Policing
a Community of Creators
The TDMP program is a community creators who come together to support each other as they build their skills and launch their careers. You can get a glimpse of our dynamic community on the TDMP Facebook page.
