Is SNHU’s Screenwriting Degree Online Program Right for You?
Whether you have dreams of writing blockbusters, developing documentaries or you want to work with other writers on sitcoms, this online screenwriting degree program at SNHU is an excellent way to hone your writing skills and make your passion a reality.
This bachelor's in screenwriting online program 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 Screenwriting Degree online from SNHU?
While creative writing is at the core of this Bachelor of Arts degree, the screenwriting concentration places a special emphasis on visual storytelling. Designed by experienced and distinguished faculty, this online screenwriting degree program will give you a powerful understanding of how story, character, theme, action, visuals and dialogue intertwine to create a visual moment in time. Also, the format for the screenwriting degree online 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?
The art of visual storytelling begins with the script. 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 - which is where SNHU's screenwriting degree online program comes in.
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 or write for specific projects, 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 to 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.
Required Core Courses
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Science Course Requirements:
FAS 201 Introduction to Humanities I:
Greece through the Renaissance
FAS 202 Introduction to Humanities II:
Baroque through Modern
Select one of the following:
COM 212 Public Speaking
HIS 114 United States History II
PHL 210 Introduction to Philosophy
Creative Writing Major Courses
ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 340 Context of Writing: Contemporary Writers and Publishing
ENG 350 The English Language
ENG 431 Advanced Creative Writing (which is replaced with ENG 421 New Media: Writing and Publishing if choosing a fiction, nonfiction, poetry or screenwriting concentration)
LIT 300 Literary Theory
LIT 319 Shakespeare
LIT ELE One 200 level LIT elective
LIT ELE One 400 level LIT elective
Screenwriting Courses
ENG 323 Screenwriting Workshop
ENG 347 Intermediate Screenwriting Workshop
ENG 357 Advanced Screenwriting Workshop
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.