Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree - Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research

Effectively conduct in-depth research and apply results to create authentic story worlds, characters and dialogue
Story Development Skills

Generate story ideas for feature films and television that grab the interest of industry readers
Develop compelling stories that are fresh, imaginative, and marketable
Apply essential screenwriting tools to develop stories that are structurally sound
Create well-defined sympathetic or empathetic characters
Critical Thinking

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

Write compelling loglines and premises
Write themes that reflect a strong point of view
Write well-developed treatments or outlines and synopses
Screenwriting Skills

Write scripts that demonstrate command of story structure, scene structure, character development, action description, dialogue and subtext
Pitching Skills

Pitch stories effectively and professionally
Collaboration

Effectively collaborate on multiple projects
Professional Readiness

Complete polished, properly formatted, error-free scripts that are ready for seeking representation and employment in the industry
Present a strategy for accessing agents, managers and producers
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.

MFA Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Review
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Minimum grade of C in all required 60 units