Scriptwriting and Story Design Toronto Metropolitan University

Overview

The Scriptwriting and Story Design programme at Toronto Metropolitan University offers an intensive, interdisciplinary environment for emerging writers to refine their creative voices. This Master of Fine Arts degree focuses on the art of script-based storytelling across stage, screen, and evolving digital platforms. Students engage in a rigorous academic and practical journey that culminates in a professional-level thesis project.

Why Scriptwriting and Story Design at Toronto Metropolitan University?

As part of The Creative School, this programme provides students with direct access to industry experts across the media and film sectors. Toronto Metropolitan University is an urban innovation hub, offering a vibrant community of world-class scholars and over 125 research centres and labs. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world creative challenges. The university's close connections with industry partners ensure that the training remains relevant to the contemporary occupational dynamics of stage and screenwriters.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 28274 per year
• National fee: CAD 10962 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Script and Story Development
• Contemporary Narrative
• Linear and Non-linear Story Design
• Dramaturgical Methodologies
• Live-events Scripting
• Collaborative Creative Processes
• Autobiographical and Personal Narratives
• Story Iteration
• Cultural Diversity in Scriptwriting

Careers with Scriptwriting and Story Design

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the global entertainment and media industries. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to pursue careers as screenwriters for film and television, playwrights for theatre, and content creators for digital media platforms. By focusing on narrative structures and story design, the degree also opens pathways into script editing, dramaturgy, and creative development roles. The emphasis on industry connections helps students navigate the professional landscape of the creative arts upon completion of their MFA.