School of Digital Media
1009 State Street
CVL 314
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 591-2712
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Bachelor's Degree
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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 using industry-standard tools (supplied by the program), in small-sized classes, through hands-on, applied learning, in state-of-the-art facilities, side-by-side with our expert faculty.
Learning to effectively tell your own stories, and working with real clients, you will produce documentary stories, cinematic shorts, live television shows, streaming content, websites, and more, as you establish yourself as a multi-platform expert in digital media production. You will then complete a 6-month internship with one of our many partners across the country, where you will have the opportunity to expand your abilities while building your professional network.
Schedule a virtual appointment with the Director of the School of Digital Media to explore how TDMP will help you launch your career as a visual storyteller.
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
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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.
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
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
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).
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Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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, independent production companies, post-production firms, professional sports venues, the film industry, and more.
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