Overview

The Writing for Film, Television and Digital Media MFA degree at Academy of Art University 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.

Key Features

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research

Effectively conduct in-depth research and apply results to create authentic story worlds, characters and dialogue

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development: Finding Material and Influencing Writers

Content Creation: Production Central

Writing for TV Series

Screenwriting: Adaptation

First Steps in Television

Writing the Feature Film

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 259 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Resume
Portfolio

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Tuition Fee

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International

29070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29070 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Writing for Film, Television and Digital Media.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Key Features

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for San Francisco

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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