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6 Screenwriting Bachelor's Degree Programs
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Writing for Film, Television, and Digital Media
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The BFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will teach you the skills you need to develop engaging characters and scripts. Our program is designed to offer personalized attention to your ideas, with an emphasis on industry expectations and standards. Study in a rigorous, supportive writing workshop environment. Explore original and adapted feature films, television comedy and drama, short films, and writing for other forms of digital media.
University of Michigan
Bachelor's in Screenwriting
- Flint, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
A Bachelor's in Screenwriting is designed to prepare students for careers in writing for film, television, and other media. The program focuses on developing storytelling skills, understanding script ...
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The University of Iowa
Bachelor in Screenwriting Arts
- Iowa City, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor in Screenwriting Arts program is designed to help students develop strong storytelling skills for the screen. It emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing students to write and revise scri...
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Parkville, Australia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) program focuses on developing students' storytelling skills for film, television, and digital media. It offers a mix of practical workshops, lectures, and pro...
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
- Winston-Salem, USA
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
The first step in filmmaking is the screenplay. This is where the story takes shape. Screenwriters have the difficult task of determining the best way to tell the story, dramatizing it through character, conflict, setting, dialogue, tone, action, and format, making it as real and powerful as possible.
University of Cinema Studies
Cinematographic Script
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
Spanish
Develops and deepens the skills for writing the primary plot idea that will embody in the form of a film script. It offers the technical and aesthetic knowledge necessary to adequately handle basic concepts of narrativity that allow the script to become an unavoidable tool and a starting point for filmmaking.
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Studying screenwriting at the Bachelor's level immerses you in the art of storytelling for film, television, and new media. This program blends creativity with technical skills, preparing you to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
Through coursework in character development, dialogue writing, and script analysis, you'll learn how to structure a screenplay effectively. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, deepening their understanding of narrative techniques and genre conventions. Courses often include workshops where you write, critique, and revise your scripts, gaining practical experience and feedback from peers and instructors.
As a screenwriting student, you’ll also explore industry standards and practices, including pitching ideas and collaborating with directors and producers. This experience not only sharpens your writing skills but also enhances your ability to work in a team, a key competency in film production. Typical career paths include screenwriter, script consultant, or content creator, with opportunities across various media platforms.