Is an online degree in Creative Writing - Screenwriting right for you?
Whether you have dreams of writing blockbusters, developing documentaries or you want to work with other writers on sitcoms, an online program in Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting at SNHU is the best way to hone your writing skills and make your passion a reality.
The BA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting is based on a comprehensive study of creative writing, with a special focus on story structure, character development and the visual medium of film. You will explore all of the forms that screenwriting takes - feature-length and short films, television episode and mini-series, commercial and internet-based video.
Why a BA in Creative Writing - Screenwriting online degree at SNHU?
While creative writing is at the core of this degree, the screenwriting concentration places a special emphasis on visual storytelling. Designed by experienced and distinguished faculty, the cohesive program will give you a powerful understanding of how story, character, theme, action, visuals and dialogue intertwine to create a visual moment in time. The format of the program encourages collaboration, and direct interaction with faculty and peers is an ongoing occurrence that encourages creativity and spurs the imagination.
Why is there a focus on Screenwriting?
"My films are made on paper," Alfred Hitchcock famously remarked. The art of visual storytelling begins with the story and without the script, the film does not exist. Stories can be told in myriad formats, but for a visual presentation it is essential for the aspiring screenwriter to understand how the elements of plot, scene and character need to be translated into a working script.
Employment Opportunities for Screenwriters
The visual medium of film has never been larger and audiences have never been more engaged. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry is expected to grow by 19 percent by 2020.
Blockbuster movies, independent films and shorts, commercials, television dramas and sitcoms all rest their success on the backbone of their scripts. Whether you pursue an independent career and develop scripts on your own or write for specific projects, including rewriting, the future has never been more wide open for talented screenwriters.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Creative Writing.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer
Screenwriting Courses
ENG 323 Screenwriting Workshop
ENG 347 Intermediate Screenwriting Workshop
ENG 357 Advanced Screenwriting Workshop
Creative Writing Major Courses
ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 350 The English Language
ENG 421 New Media: Writing and Publishing
LIT 300 Literary Theory
ENG 340 Context of Writing: Contemporary Writers and Publishing
LIT 319 Shakespeare
LIT ELE One 200 level LIT elective
LIT ELE One 400 level LIT elective
Free electives (21 credits)
B.A./B.S. Core
School of Arts and Science Course Requirements
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.