Embark on your journey to becoming a television writer with the Writing and Producing for Television (M.F.A.) at Long Island University, Brooklyn. This postgraduate program is designed for aspiring storytellers who aim to master the craft of creating compelling television narratives for the modern media landscape. You will delve into the intricate processes of series development, genre theory, and pilot writing, preparing you to tackle the challenges and opportunities within the dynamic television industry. This M.F.A. equips you with the essential skills to conceptualize, write, and understand the production pipeline.
This rigorous, full-time, on-campus M.F.A. is studied over two years, immersing you in a simulated writers' room environment. You will collaboratively develop series ideas, break stories, and write scripts, culminating in the production of your own scenes with professional actors and crew. The curriculum also covers essential aspects like intellectual property, new media, and post-production, ensuring a holistic understanding of television creation. You will graduate with a portfolio of original work, including pilots and a web series, and the practical experience to pursue careers as screenwriters, producers, or showrunners.