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Foundation of Screenwriting

New York Film Academy

Burbank, United States
0.17 years
English
On campus
Foundation

New York Film Academy campus

About the program

An accelerated five-semester MFA in writing for film, TV, Games and comics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts in Screenwriting. Evaluate topics including five semesters. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

Video Production Assistant
Film Editor
Media Producer
Creative Content Specialist

Curriculum

Five semesters
Three per calendar year. Intensive screenwriting classes for film
TV
Short films and web series
Electives in story generation
Rewriting
World-building
Comics
Games and podcasts
Business classes
An industry internship in each of the last two semesters
A thesis script and Pitch Fest.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
I-20 only for full-time in-person workshops
Grade/context: No minimum GPA required.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (proof of high school completion).

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 68
Duolingo 90

Documents you’ll need

Previous Qualification Certificate.

How to apply

Choose a full-time in-person workshop and start date. Apply online at (application accepted until 10 days before the start). Provide proof of high school completion. Pay tuition as instructed.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$6,872 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	NYFA Los Angeles
Faculty or school	_
Department	Screenwriting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	5
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.17 years.