Advance Your Screenwriting and Narrative Storytelling Skills
In NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Screenwriting, students write every day, working across a wide array of media, from Film and Television to Web Series, Podcasts, Games, and Comic Books.
Students will have courses on specific media, but also on specific skills, from plotting, to character, to electives in comedy writing or worldbuilding. Through hands-on projects, students will learn these media and skills by building a large portfolio of scripts that they can use to show the industry who they are as a writer and what they are capable of.
The Faculty of the Screenwriting Department are working writers, who bring years of experience in their field, as well as a broad knowledge base, and the day-to-day experience of seeing what is happening in the industry. Under the guidance of these teachers, students study the entire screenwriting experience from start to finish, and develop skills in plotting, writing, rewriting, pitching, critique, and collaboration.
Students who fully commit to the BFA program are given the tools and training to become disciplined writers, making it a great fit for high school graduates who want to pursue a creative pathway in writing for entertainment across the many media and genres available today. And with the extensive portfolio they will build, and our program capping Pitch Fest, they will leave the school with a first round of industry contacts and a wide array of material that showcases their skill.
Faculty Highlights
Colette Freedman
Brendan Hay
David O’Leary
Christina Weir
Curriculum
The curriculum for the BFA at NYFA’s Screenwriting School includes:
- Collaborative and engaging classes that teach students to write original scripts across multiple media, including Feature Films, Television, Short Films, and (depending on elective choices) Podcasts, Web Series, Comic Books, Games, Unscripted Stories (Reality or Docuseries), and Plays.
- Skill-building courses that develop students’ writing skills across all of their work and all the media covered. These courses include Elements of Screenwriting, Story Generation, Scene Study, Genre Studies, and electives like Comedy Writing, Building and Researching Your World.
- Business courses that teach students about the entertainment industry and a writer’s role in it. These courses prepare students for their careers after school and support internships to help them build skills and make contacts.
- A digital license to Final Draft screenwriting software, as well as access to and instruction in editing software, camera, sound, and lighting equipment.
- Exclusive guest lectures from industry professionals such as screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, and more.
BFA students must complete an industry internship in each of their final two semesters to help them develop their professional skills and build their network.
To learn more, refer to NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | September 2, 2025 – April 22, 2028 January, 2026 – August, 2028 August, 2026 – April, 2029 | Fall 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$14,879 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$40 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 8 Semesters |
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.