Program Overview

Introduction to the MFA in Screenwriting Program

The MFA in Screenwriting is a joint degree between the Creative Writing and the Film, Television and New Media programs. It is designed to produce versatile and self-sufficient students and encourage artistic expression, critical-thinking, and ethical responsibility in media.

Program Objective

The goal of the MFA in Screenwriting program is to educate a complete screenwriter, one capable of handling multiple aspects of getting a story idea onto a screen and into the film and new media economy.

Program Description

The program aims to foster artistic expression, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility in media, providing students with a comprehensive education in screenwriting.