Grand Canyon University | BA in Digital Film - Screenwriting

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting is designed to teach film financing, writing for the screen, the history of cinema, and other relevant subjects. Read on to learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting program here.

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Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Arts in Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting

School Offering Program:

Grand Canyon University

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting program should have excellent writing ability and want to write for film.

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting at Grand Canyon University is designed to offer students a well-rounded introduction to the screenwriting profession. Students have the opportunity to study important topics such as digital video production, visual media and storytelling, non-linear editing, and cinema directing. There are two screenwriting courses that require students to write screenplays while studying the art of dramatic writing. The degree program concludes with a screenwriting capstone. A feature-length screenplay is required to complete the capstone requirement.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

120 credits

Financial Aid:

Grand Canyon University's students may be eligible for various financial aid options, including federal grants; military aid; and federal, state, and private lending programs. Interested students should complete the FAFSA and will then have the opportunity to work with one of Grand Canyon University's Financial Aid Advisors.

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Required Courses for a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an Emphasis in Screenwriting:

Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Grand Canyon University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program. Some courses and programs may not be available at all campuses.

Required Courses (56 credits)

DFP 101: Introduction to Cinema: History & Aesthetics
DFP 111: Digital Video Production I
DFP 113: Film Financing, Budgeting, and Distribution
DFP 115: Acting for the Camera
COM 331: Visual Media and Storytelling
COM 221: Screenwriting I
DFP 223: Cinematography
DFP 225: Non-Linear Editing
DFP 227: Audio Production and Design
DFP 311: Cinema Directing
DFP 345: Entertainment Union and Guilds
DFP 457: Screenwriting II
DFP 455: Adapting Media to Screenplays
DFP 470: Screenwriting Capstone

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Students who have completed Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting program can pursue a master's degree in art, digital productions, screenwriting, or a related field. Some of the courses that may be offered in a master's degree program include advanced screenwriting, screenwriting fundamentals, and film and television writing.

Some possible degree programs include:

Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Film
Master of Fine Arts in Film Production

Career Paths:

Graduates of Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film with an emphasis in Screenwriting program have an opportunity to pursue a variety of jobs in digital film and screenwriting. Job candidates should be able to demonstrate strong creative writing ability.

Positions that graduates could pursue include:

Screenwriter
Television writer
College professor
Writing tutor

Grand Canyon University does not guarantee employment or salary.