MFA Dramatic Writing at New York University

Programme overview

To earn the Master of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing, each student must complete several polished, full-length dramatic works. Here, the process is almost as important as the goal. During the first year, the graduate seminars in theatre, film and episodic writing train writers in the nature of dramatic situations, character, conflict, plot, structure, dialogue and theme.

Faculty: Tisch School of the Arts | Duration: 58 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Graduate Playwriting I; Graduate Screenwriting I; Graduate Episodic/TV Writing I: Specs; Comedic Strategies; Dramatic Strategies; Graduate Drama Lab I.

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Entry requirements

All graduate applicants to the Tisch School of the Arts are required to submit the General Graduate Application, as well as a department-specific portfolio or creative supplement. Each of these can be submitted online. See Graduate Admissions for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program. For international applicants, see International Applicant Requirements. Applicants with international credentials should be sure to check to see if their credentials are equivalent to an American Bachelor’s degree before applying.

Duration: 58 credits

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