Overview
Over two years at Screenwriting from University of North Carolina School of the Arts , you will take a challenging progression of courses in feature and episodic screenwriting. You will also study creative producing and film analysis.
Our program is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals who are ready to make a substantial time commitment to a master's program. With careful planning, most of our students are able to work part-time while earning their degrees.
Careers
Graduates of UNCSA’s Screenwriting Program hold titles such as screenwriter, producer and writer’s assistant on major motion pictures, television series and animated films at companies like Pixar Animation, Paramount, and DreamWorks Animation, while others are writing and producing their own independent features. Some of their more well-known recent credits include “Your Highness,” “Pacific Rim,” “Land Ho,” “I’ll See you In My Dreams,” “Mud,” “Loving,” “Clash of the Titans” and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cinematic Storytelling
- International Film
- American Film
- The Business of Production
- The Development Process
- Career Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Creative Writing View 380 other Masters in Creative Writing in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed application signed by the applicant, along with the nonrefundable application fee.
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an arts instructor and one from an academic instructor.
- Official transcript(s) or previous college work. The documents must bear the school seal or signature of a school
- official.
- A resume
- Artistic statement
- Required application documents, as needed by conservatory
Tuition Fee
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International
23899 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23899 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
23899 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23899 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
9196 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9196 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Winston-Salem
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.