Television and Digital Media Production

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 ScoresTwo 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 Math 0 to 49.

Major Courses - 55 Credits Required

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

• TDMP 132 - Digital Media Art & Technology Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 136 - Audio Production Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 243 - Field Production Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 255 - Motion Design Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 328 - Online Media Management Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 343 - Cinematic Story Production Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 359 - Television Operations Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 385 - Television Studio Production Credit Hours: 4
• TDMP 464 - Seminar in TV & Digital Media Credit Hours: 2
• TDMP 466 - Instructional Design Credit Hours: 4
• TDMP 493 - TV & Digital Media Internship Credit Hours: 6 TO 12
• TDMP 499 - Advanced Producing & Directing Credit Hours: 6

Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) Electives - 12 Credits Required

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

• Choose 9 Credits

• DAGD 100 - 3D Modeling - Animation 1 Credit Hours: 3
• DSGN 110 - Type & Technology Credit Hours: 3
• DSGN 210 - Type & Visual Interfaces Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 240 - Ent. Arts & Production Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 276 - Lighting for Film and Video Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 301 - Interviewing Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 314 - Remote Television Production Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 318 - Film & Digital Media Practicum Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 355 - Advanced Compositing for Video Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 365 - Color Grading Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 376 - Digital Cinematography Credit Hours: 3
• TDMP 497 - Independent Study in TDMP Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

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.

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).

• 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

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• TDMP 326 - Script Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 6

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• 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

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.

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

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.

• COMM 383 - Mass and Social Media Comm Credit Hours: 3

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.

• TDMP 466 - Instructional Design Credit Hours: 4  (Met in College Requirements)
• TDMP 499 - Advanced Producing & Directing Credit Hours: 6  (Met in College Requirements)

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.

• TDMP 466 - Instructional Design Credit Hours: 4  (Met in College Requirements)
• TDMP 499 - Advanced Producing & Directing Credit Hours: 6  (Met in College Requirements)

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