Program Overview
MFA Screenwriting Program
The MFA Screenwriting program at Chapman University is designed to help students develop their skills in writing for the screen. The program focuses on creating fully dimensional, complex, and dynamic characters, as well as writing effective screenplays that demonstrate a distinctive personal voice.
Learning Outcomes
The program has several learning outcomes, including:
- Identify, create, and write fully dimensional, complex, and dynamic characters
- Write short and feature-length screenplays that demonstrate effective storytelling craft and narrative structure for a variety of genres
- Write screenplays that demonstrate a distinctive personal voice in a variety of formats and genres
- Demonstrate competency with industry-standard writing style and presentation
- Apply theoretical concepts to the creation of distinctive and original screenplays
Course Requirements
The course requirements for the degree can be found in the University Catalog.
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report
The faculty of the MFA Screenwriting program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by the program are outlined in the Learning Outcomes Assessment Process document.
Program Review
The program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Provost.
Program Details
The program is part of Chapman University, which has two campuses:
- Orange Campus: One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
- Rinker Health Science Campus: 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618
The university is committed to excellence in academic programs and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge in a variety of fields, including screenwriting.