Screenwriting MA

MA Screenwriting addresses the increasing demand for digital content required by the creative industries. Students will be trained in various aspects of writing for ‘screens’ – including the big screen (films), and small screen (phone-specific). The Southwest is substantially growing as a destination for screen-writers and film-makers, and students will be supported to work at a professional industry standard, covering variable aspects in producing ‘scripts’.<br/><br/>**PROGRAMME OVERVIEW**<br/>Youll hone your skills for a variety of screens, from exploring writing for feature films to building procedural narratives for video games, equipping you with the ability to tell stories across a range of digital formats. <br/><br/>Along with developing your creative writing skills, youll get to grips with the technical aspects of filmmaking, including camera and sound work, composition, aesthetics and editing. <br/><br/>The programme will prepare you for a career in screenwriting by developing your ability to pitch and present your writing and ideas along with connecting you with professionals in the wider industry.<br/><br/>**KEY FEATURES**<br/>- Hone your writing skills for screen while working in an interdisciplinary environment with filmmakers, actors/performers and musicians, nurturing your collaboration and teamworking skills. <br/><br/><br/>- Be equipped to adapt your craft to emerging digital platforms through our new Digital Labs, providing you with access and experience in using the latest technologies. <br/><br/><br/>- Get under the skin of the digital storytelling industry, preparing you for a career in the sector. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, providing opportunities to work with VR, immersive cinema, and specialist media and editing software.<br/><br/><br/>**CAREER OPPORTUNITIES**<br/>MA Screenwriting graduates will be equipped with skills in demand across a broad range of areas such as feature films, advertising, writing for games, and building narratives for bespoke small screen experiences (using new phone-derivative technologies).