Overview

During the Writing and Producing for Television of Loyola Marymount University you’ll master story and character development, storytelling structure, and cinematic style while gaining an insider's understanding of the TV business and developing a diverse portfolio of long- and short-form teleplays. In the final year of the program, you will polish your projects and learn how to pitch them to industry professionals so you are fully prepared to launch your TV career.

Students will:

Demonstrate, through a portfolio of long- and short-form teleplays, mastery of story development, character development, storytelling structure, and cinematic style.

Demonstrate the ability to pitch stories and scripts to producers, managers, agents, studios, cable outlets, and networks.

Demonstrate proficiency in producing and executing a television production by creating a short reel that is reflective of a larger project.

Value diverse stories that explore social justice issues and ethical and humanistic themes.

Develop entrepreneurial skills by creating relationships with outside organizations through internships, mentorships, and designated courses and workshops.

Demonstrate the fundamental business skills required for working effectively with producers, managers, agents, and the Writers Guild of America.

Learn to analyze the influences of film, television, and emerging media on our culture, and vice versa.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Television Production

Elements of Television Writing

History of Television

Writing Episodic Drama

Writing Episodic Comedy

Feature Film Screenwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Online Application and $50 application fee

Official Transcripts

Transcript / Credit Evaluation

English Language Proficiency Requirement (International Applicants Only)

GRE Scores

Personal Statement

Creative Samples

Create up to a two-minute video telling us who you are and why you want to tell stories

Two Letters of Recommendation

A One-Page Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29223 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29223 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

29223 USD / year

≈ 29223 USD / year

Additional Details

Second and third-year students: $26,226/ year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Students will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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