Writing for Film and Television, B.F.A.

The B.F.A. in Writing for Film and Television is an intensive program aimed at helping writers develop their individual creative voices as they explore the intricacies of story structure, writing craft, character development, film language and genre as well as the writer’s role in traditional and emerging media. Students will learn to write in a variety of forms, including the short film, feature film and episodic television.

Students pursuing a major in writing for film and television may only use up to 6 credits of internship coursework to satisfy elective requirements within their major.

Program Learning Outcomes and Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans for B.F.A. in Writing for Film and Television.

Students pursuing the B.F.A. in Writing for Film and Television are required to:

• Earn an overall GPA of 2.000 for all required major courses.
• Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade, except for independent internships.
• Pass courses in the major with a “C-” or higher.
• Complete a minimum of 21 credits from upper division courses in the major.
• Complete the thesis requirement, SW 498  (2 semesters, 6 credits).