Modern
Screenwriting
Taught by People Who Work in Screenwriting
Learn from NYU Tisch School of the Arts faculty alongside working professionals across screenwriting.
Built to Launch Your Career in Screenwriting, Not Just Your Knowledge
Real Industry Projects
Hands-on, project-based assignments grounded in how the screenwriting industry actually works.
Start Immediately
On-demand video lessons and projects you can begin the day you enroll.
Insider Expertise
Learn from NYU Tisch faculty and working screenwriting professionals.
A NYU Tisch Credential
Earn a certificate from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick, a credential employers recognize.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Apply the fundamentals of visual storytelling across formats
- Develop and structure a feature film script
- Write for television and streaming, including the writer's room
- Adapt your craft to animation's unique process
- Write non-linear, interactive narratives for games
- Walk away with a polished portion of your next script
Skills You'll Gain
Build Your Portfolio
The course is built around hands-on projects, so you leave with real, portfolio-ready work, not just a certificate.
Fundamentals of Writing for the Screen
Trace how stage storytelling became the screenplay, and the core principles writers still rely on.
Writing for Feature Film
Master the feature script through structure, character, theme, and tone.
Writing for Television & Episodic
Write for the streaming era, from episodic structure to the writer's room.
Writing for Animation
Approach animated projects with the distinct tools that set them apart from live action.
Writing for Video Games & Interactive
Explore the most distinct form of screenwriting: non-linear, interactive stories built for gameplay.
The Full Screenwriting Curriculum
Each module is broken into short video lessons with assignments and hands-on projects you complete at your own pace.
Fundamentals of Writing for the Screen
Writing for Feature Film
Writing for Television & Episodic
Writing for Animation
Writing for Video Games & Interactive
Choose How You Pay
Same full course either way: 5 modules, real industry projects, and your NYU Tisch Certificate of Completion.
One-Time Payment
4 Monthly Payments
12 Monthly Payments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning to intermediate writers and storytellers who want to write professionally for film, TV, animation, or games.
5 self-paced modules. Most learners finish in under 40 hours on their own schedule.
Yes. The course is 100% online and on-demand, so you can study on your own schedule from anywhere.
A non-credit Certificate of Completion from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and is designed for newcomers as well as those already working in the field.
Yes. Request the course catalog and a program advisor can walk you through payment options and any current offers.
Modern Screenwriting includes five on-demand modules covering key topics such as story structure, character development, writing for feature films and television, animation, and interactive storytelling. Each module takes 2 to 3 hours and is broken into shorter lessons and activities that you can work through at your own pace.
The course is taught by New York University Tisch School of the Arts faculty, supplemented with insights from professional screenwriters and industry experts across film, television, animation, and interactive media.
You will gain a significantly greater understanding of the art and business of screenwriting across film, television, animation, and interactive media. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick that you can add to your LinkedIn profile and resume. This credential can help open doors to opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll.
Enrollment includes unlimited access to all course videos and materials for one year from your enrollment date. If you need more time after that, you can pay a monthly subscription fee to extend your access.
Most major credit and debit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. If you enroll outside the United States, tuition is charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate.
You can withdraw within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund. After that, you have up to 7 days to withdraw for a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds are issued after 7 days. Subscription plans can be canceled before your renewal date by emailing [email protected].
Tuition is $1,499 when paid in full. Two payment plans are also available at checkout: 4 monthly payments of $399 or 12 monthly payments of $139.
