Screenwriting, M.F.A.

Prerequisite:

• MC 302 - Single Camera Production (3) *or equivalent/experience

• Prerequisites available online.

Core (36):

• DSG 502 - Introduction to Graduate Communications (1)
• DSG 520 - Tools for Writers (3)
• DSG 550 - Master Storytelling Seminar (3)
• DSG 582 - Feature Film Screenwriting (3)
• DSG 585 - Cross-Platform Storytelling (3)
• DSG 600 - Reading the Great Scripts (3)
• DSG 614 - Writing the One-Hour Drama (3)
• DSG 616 - Writing the Half-Hour Comedy (3)
• DSG 620 - Rewriting the Script (3)
• DSG 642 - Media Ethics & Criticism (3)
• DSG 680 - Media Industry Intensive (3) ***
• DSG 799 - Master’s Thesis/Creative Project (1-6) (5)

Choose 6 hours DSG or MCG classes not previously used**:

(May also choose an IDG, MBA, or NPM 500-level course)

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  * Prerequisites offered on campus fall and spring semester and as a 2-3 week intensive online class during the summer.

 ** Some MCG and DSG courses only offered on campus.

*** DSG 680 offered off-campus but not online

Note: A substitution may be made for the two week Los Angeles Media Workshop due to extenuating circumstances. Substitutions must be approved by the faculty advisor and Graduate Director.