MFA in Screenwriting in Fullerton United States | California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degree is an intensive, two-year program focusing on writing for film, television and other narrative media, and includes courses to prepare students for work as professional screenwriters and/or screenwriting educators. Students in the program strengthen their writing skills, both in craft and creativity and learn about the professional life of a screenwriter and its demands and opportunities. They also develop the skills to evaluate and make decisions that are ethical and sensitive to issues of diversity, and strengthen the profile of CSU Fullerton in the professional film and television communities and create an ongoing network for their fellow students. Finally, students deepen their knowledge of film and television history, theory and criticism.

The Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), offers a comprehensive curriculum and active learning environment to prepare students for meaningful careers in film and television. Cinema and Television Arts is one of four departments in the College of Communications providing access to the vibrant and media-rich Orange County and Los Angeles Basin.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

Tuition USD 14,304

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