Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research

Apply research to create authentic story worlds, characters and dialogue
Story Development Skills

Generate story ideas that work for feature films, television, short films and web series
Develop stories that are fresh and imaginative
Apply essential screenwriting tools to develop stories that are structurally sound
Create sympathetic or empathetic characters
Critical Thinking

Identify story/script problems and find creative solutions
Written Presentation Skills

Effectively present stories in a logline, premise and theme
Effectively present stories in a beat sheet, synopsis, treatment and outline
Screenwriting Skills

Demonstrate proficient screenwriting skills in structure, character development, action description, dialogue and subtext
Apply the proper format for film and television scripts
Collaboration

Effectively collaborate with other students
Professional Readiness

Complete polished scripts that are ready for seeking representation and employment in the industry
Develop a strategy for accessing agents, managers and producers
Apply the conventions of standard written English to write professionally
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.

BFA Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
2 Culture of Entertainment
1 Storytelling & Character Psychology
1 Historical Awareness
1 Quantitative Literacy
1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
1 Employment Communications & Practices
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
1 Written Communication: Context & Style