LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN SCREENWRITING

Featuring NYU Tisch faculty plus professional screenwriters and industry experts from film, television, animation, and video games.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

After completing Modern Screenwriting, you will have an understanding of the fundamental elements of screenwriting, including:

  • Evolution of screenwriting from stage to screen
  • Key principles of storytelling and narrative structure
  • Adapting stories for different mediums
  • Differences between feature film and television writing
  • Episodic storytelling and the role of the writer’s room
  • Writing for animation and its distinct creative process
  • Interactive and non-linear storytelling for video games
  • The script’s role in production and collaboration with key creatives
  • Impact of streaming and digital platforms on modern storytelling
  • Industry expectations for formatting, pitching, and selling a script
  • Business aspects of screenwriting, including financing and distribution
  • Career pathways and professional development for screenwriters

One-Time Payment: Best Value

Monthly Installment Plans:

Includes:

  • Course Catalog (.pdf)
  • New course module released every other month until all 5 are released
  • Certificate of Completion from NYU Tisch
  • Real industry-based assignments
  • Career paths in the screenwriting industry
  • 100% online, self-paced, and on-demand
  • Access on desktop, tablet, and mobile

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