About the course

LMU's Screenwriting major helps students understand that all great movies and television shows - be they drama, comedy, action-adventure, romance or thriller - begin with a story served by the written word. The mission of LMU's School of Film and Television Screenwriting program is to provide the best possible education in the art and craft of creating those stories, and writing those words.

　　Faculty members in the Screenwriting program are committed to helping each student find his or her creative voice and express that voice cinematically and professionally in an environment that is supportive, constructive, and fun.

　　Screenwriting majors gain a solid foundation in the liberal arts, taking classes in the University core in order to deepen and broaden their capacity to communicate to audiences their world perspective.

　　Majors move into more specific coursework, delving deep into their imaginations and personal lives to come up with stories that will entertain, amuse, uplift, and challenge audiences. In order to actualize these stories, students are introduced to the basic elements of screenwriting.

　　Students learn about character, dialogue, plotting, visual writing, and classic and alternative structures. In intermediate and advanced courses, students write and rewrite feature length screenplays, study genres, take classes in sitcom and dramatic television writing, and learn how to adapt stories to different mediums. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (August), 2024	Los Angeles
Spring (January), 2025	Los Angeles
Fall (August), 2025	Los Angeles
Spring (January), 2026	Los Angeles

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyola Marymount University

High School or Secondary School Transcripts , English translation required, Proof of English Proficiency TOEFL 80 iBT (minimum),IELTS 6.5 overall bandwidth (minimum), 550 (paper-based TOEFL), 213 (computer-based TOEFL), Letter of Recommendation.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Loyola Marymount University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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