In this 1-Year Screenwriting program, students learn through practice and repetition, completing a variety of scripts and projects. Throughout the program, students write their own original scripts, rapidly learning the screenwriting process, as well as the techniques required to add polish to their work.<br>In addition to writing, students study topics that bolster their skills in narrative storytelling, such as film craft, acting, pitching, and cinema studies. Students also direct a short film or scene from their own original screenplay. By the end of the program, students who fully commit and apply themselves to the curriculum can effectively brainstorm a concept, write a script, make impactful edits and revisions, and confidently pitch and present their ideas to executives. Students will complete two full screenplay drafts during the 1-Year Screenwriting Certificate Program.<br>Students primarily focus on their writing during this program, and this approach allows aspiring screenwriters to explore their enthusiasm and solely focus on their scripts. Students can then apply for credits to be transferred to a screenwriting degree program at NYFA.