The Writing for the Screen (B.F.A.) at Hofstra University is designed for aspiring storytellers eager to shape the future of film and television. You will explore the fundamental principles of screenwriting, delving into narrative structure, character development, and dialogue. This undergraduate program equips you with the critical understanding and practical skills necessary to analyze screenplays and understand the television industry, preparing you for a dynamic career in media.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is studied over four years. You will engage with a curriculum that balances foundational courses in film studies and television aesthetics with specialized writing courses, including series television and podcasting. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through screen production requirements and culminates in advanced screenwriting capstone courses. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the creative and technical expertise to pursue opportunities in screenwriting and related media fields.