Writing for Film, Television and Digital Media (BFA)
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.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
February, June, September
Tuition Fee
$1,272 per credit
Location
San Francisco, United States
Program Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Research
- Apply research to create authentic story worlds, characters and dialogue
Story Development Skills
- Generate story ideas that work for feature films, television, short films and web series
- Develop stories that are fresh and imaginative
- Apply essential screenwriting tools to develop stories that are structurally sound
- Create sympathetic or empathetic characters
Critical Thinking
- Identify story/script problems and find creative solutions
Written Presentation Skills
- Effectively present stories in a logline, premise and theme
- Effectively present stories in a beat sheet, synopsis, treatment and outline
Screenwriting Skills
- Demonstrate proficient screenwriting skills in structure, character development, action description, dialogue and subtext
- Apply the proper format for film and television scripts
Collaboration
- Effectively collaborate with other students
Professional Readiness
- Complete polished scripts that are ready for seeking representation and employment in the industry
- Develop a strategy for accessing agents, managers and producers
- Apply the conventions of standard written English to write professionally
Courses Included
- Analysis of Form
- Freshman Symposium: Artistic Resilience
- History of Visual Development
- Visual Development Imaging
- Figure Drawing