The collaboration, initiated by Robin Kinnie, CEO and President of AED, and Glen Okonoski, Director of Ferris State's School of Digital Media, emerged from discussions within the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Okonoski noted that AED's coursework provides advanced training in audio content creation, aligning well with Ferris State's TDMP program. (AED Immage)
   

 

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  AED, founded by Michael and Robin Kinnie in 2021, offers a comprehensive 52-week program covering entry-level to advanced audio recording and music production techniques. The program includes a new Dante certification workshop and a 12-week introductory course for beginners and podcasters. (AED Immage)
  Audio Engineers of Detroit partners with Ferris State to offer credits for audio production

By Nilay Seetharaman
Tell Us Detroit

DETROIT - Audio Engineers of Detroit (AED) has partnered with Ferris State University, enabling AED students to receive university credit for their coursework. This agreement creates a seamless pathway for students to pursue Ferris State's Bachelor of Science in Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) degree, enhancing their education and career opportunities in the audio and digital media industries.

The collaboration, initiated by Robin Kinnie, CEO and President of AED, and Glen Okonoski, Director of Ferris State's School of Digital Media, emerged from discussions within the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Okonoski noted that AED's coursework provides advanced training in audio content creation, aligning well with Ferris State's TDMP program. Under this agreement, AED students can transfer their credits to Ferris State's TDMP program, which boasts a history of successful alumni in various sectors, including freelance, corporate, and governmental video production. Notable alumni include Lindsay Pepper, a two-time Primetime Emmy winner and Golden Reel Award recipient known for her work as a Foley artist.

Moreover, Ferris State and AED are exploring ways to make Ferris's Broadcast Engineering minor available to AED students. This initiative aligns with Ferris State President Bill Pink's vision of attracting more students from Detroit and its surrounding areas. Robin Kinnie emphasized that this partnership is not only about teaching skills but also about unlocking potential, fostering creativity, and shaping the future of the music and technology industries.

AED, founded by Michael and Robin Kinnie in 2021, offers a comprehensive 52-week program covering entry-level to advanced audio recording and music production techniques. The program includes a new Dante certification workshop and a 12-week introductory course for beginners and podcasters. Additionally, AED provides various studio services, such as commercial voice-over recording, audiobook mastering, podcast production, music recording, Dolby Atmos mixing, audio mastering, location audio recording, and audio-visual services.

To showcase its offerings, AED will host an open house on March 3, 2025, for prospective students to explore its facilities, meet instructors, and learn more about its programs. The next classes begin in March and September 2025, with both day and evening options available to accommodate different schedules.











 


 

                      

 
 

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