100% Online Program
Faculty at New York University
Leaders From Across the Industry

MODERN
SCREENWRITING
ONLINE COURSE

MODERN
SCREENWRITING
ONLINE COURSE

Explore all areas of screenwriting with this new 100% online program from faculty at New York University (NYU), featuring insights from professional screenwriters and industry experts across film, television, animation, and interactive media.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

BUILD EXPERTISE

Learn from leading NYU faculty and professional screenwriters with on-demand video lessons, and develop real-world skills through self-paced projects and assignments to build your screenwriting portfolio.

MAP YOUR CAREER

Gain practical understanding through real-world examples and get first-hand insights and advice on the craft of screenwriting from industry experts across film, television, animation, and interactive media.

STAND OUT

Earn a Certificate of Completion in Modern Screenwriting from the prestigious NYU, bolstering your profile and resume to help you stand out in the competitive entertainment industry.

CURRICULUM

Master the art of screenwriting with this cutting-edge 100% online program from the esteemed faculty at New York University (NYU). With guidance from top industry professionals, this program provides an in-depth exploration of the skills and techniques needed to craft compelling stories for film, television, animation, and interactive media.

Modern Screenwriting includes five online course modules and related skill-building activities. Each module takes 3-5 hours to complete and is broken into several shorter lessons that students can work through at their own pace. Upon completion, students earn a non-credit certificate from NYU.

Screenwriting evolved from ancient storytelling traditions into a structured document that serves as a blueprint for filmmakers, producers, and technicians. This module explores the historical development of screenwriting, enduring foundational principles, and the modern challenges shaping the industry’s future.
Feature film scripts must engage a team of creatives before reaching audiences, requiring a balance of structure, character development, and visual storytelling. This module examines the evolution of feature writing, script formatting, and how global film production and distribution impact today’s industry.

Unlike feature films, television writing is built on episodic storytelling, requiring writers to develop compelling narratives that sustain engagement over multiple episodes. This module explores TV script structures, writer’s room dynamics, and the influence of streaming platforms on storytelling.

Animation follows a distinct production process that requires unique storytelling techniques, including visual scripting and collaboration with animators. This module covers the differences between live-action and animated writing, the principles of animation storytelling, and the globalization of animated content.

Video game writing differs from traditional screenwriting by incorporating player interactivity, non-linear narratives, and branching story paths. This module examines the challenges of writing for interactive media, the collaborative development process, and the industry’s evolving storytelling formats.

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