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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
These courses provide the opportunity for students to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist and scriptwriter, to explore their own ‘voice’ and develop their confidence as dramatists and scriptwriters, and to appreciate the specific media contexts within which professional writers work. Students will undertake practice-based enquiry into techniques and processes for writing for stage and screen. They will also work on a series of scriptwriting projects to engage with different styles and formats of production. There will also be study into writing techniques and issues of performance in relation to theatre, cinema, television and other relevant contexts.


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University of St Andrews
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MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting provides a gateway into the professional world of writing for stage, radio, or screen. The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting is a one-year taught program run by the School of English. In this course, you will develop your skills in writing for radio, theatre, and screen with an emphasis on your voice and style.


Yale University
M.F.A. Playwriting
- New Haven, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The M.F.A. in Playwriting program is designed to help students develop their craft through a combination of intensive writing, workshops, and individual mentorship. In the early stages, students focus...


Ohio University
Playwriting - MFA
- Athens, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Playwriting MFA program is designed to help students develop their skills in creating compelling, original plays. It offers a combination of coursework, workshops, and productions that give studen...
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Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing for Film, Television, and Digital Media
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will fine-tune your ability to deliver compelling stories, characters, and scripts that grab the reader’s attention. The MFA is an intensive program that concentrates exclusively on writing, pitching, and the business side of being a professional writer. Complete a portfolio of feature and television scripts that can be used to market your skills as a writer.


City University Of New York
Master in Playwriting
- New York, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting program is designed to help students develop their craft through hands-on experience and mentorship. It emphasizes the importance of crafting original stories an...


Brown University
Masters in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies: Playwriting
- College Hill, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA program in Playwriting focuses on helping students develop their unique voice and craft stories that resonate. It offers a supportive environment where students work closely with experienced f...


The University of Iowa
Playwriting Theatre Arts, MFA
- Iowa City, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Playwriting in Theatre Arts is designed for writers who want to develop their craft and create original plays. The program offers a combination of workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and oppo...


University of Missouri, Kansas City
Master's in Creative Writing and Media Arts - Playwriting
- Kansas City, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's program in Creative Writing and Media Arts with a focus on Playwriting is designed to cultivate students' skills in crafting compelling theatrical works. It offers a comprehensive curricu...


Queen Margaret University
MSc Play Therapy
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MSc Play Therapy program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with children and adolescents. The course covers a wide range of topics, including...


National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale"
Screenwriting
- Bucharest, Romania
Master degree
On-Campus
Romanian
Within this Master's program, students deepen their knowledge and understanding of screenwriting. During this two-year process, the theoretical aspects are combined with the actual practice. Master participants study the history of screenwriting, the specificity of the film script and the possibilities of defining it. At the same time, he becomes familiar with different cinematic narrative structures, approaches specific genres, analyzes the possibilities of adapting a literary text and explores types of scenarios characteristic of television or VOD platforms (series, mini-series, etc.). The master's degree in screenwriting marks the transition from the tutoring system (approached in the bachelor's program) to the script doctoring system: the teachers of the year guide and support students in finding the theme, style and way of telling their specific story, as a script would do. doctors often used by industry screenwriters. At the end of each Master's year, students have in their portfolio at least one feature film script.
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A Master's degree in Playwriting focuses on advanced storytelling techniques, character development, and script analysis. This field lets you hone your craft through intensive writing workshops and collaboration with peers, allowing for creative exploration and personal growth.
Through workshops, you'll develop essential skills like constructing compelling narratives, writing dialogue that resonates, and creating character arcs that engage audiences. You’ll also participate in critiques, which foster a deeper understanding of your writing and its impact on live performance. Students strengthen their voice and style as they explore various genres and formats, gaining insights into the theatrical process.
The program typically includes courses on dramatic structure, adaptation, and genre studies. You'll learn how to write plays that reflect contemporary issues and the human experience. Graduates often pursue careers as playwrights, script consultants, or drama educators, contributing to the vibrant world of theater and performance arts.