Screenwriting Major
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Screenwriting Major
Study BA in Screenwriting at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll graduate with a portfolio of original screenplays or pilots, as well as opportunities to pitch your work as student films by APU’s nationally recognized, award-winning production teams. Study next to Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, as you learn from active professionals and produced writers—ready to pursue your calling as a storyteller and succeed in your screenwriting career.
Program at a Glance
The School of Visual and Performing Arts develops students’ talents through rich artistic experiences and comprehensive training in their chosen artistic discipline.
Application Deadline
- Fall 2024: February 15, 2024 (priority deadline)
- Spring 2024: December 1, 2023 (priority deadline)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Write and pitch original screenplays or pilots as student films.
- Develop your storytelling skills as you learn the best of narrative dramatic structures.
- Build your entrepreneurial and business abilities.
- Explore the Christian’s role in the entertainment industry.
- Acquire the abilities needed to write for mainstream Hollywood films and television series.
By the Numbers
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Jollyfisher Ekpye ’24 loves that APU is training him in acting for both the stage and screen, since he plans to land roles in both.
Program Details
Students with a passion for storytelling embrace the screenwriting major, which equips them to write for mainstream Hollywood films and television series. After learning the basics of production, students dive into an intensive sequence of courses taught by produced writers, active professionals, and scholars practicing the best of historic and contemporary narrative dramatic structure.
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How to Apply
- Complete your APU Undergraduate Application
- Select Cinematic Arts: Screenwriting, BA as your major
- When prompted, complete your Screenwriting Application via Get Acceptd
Priority Deadlines
Fall 2024 Applicants
February 15, 2024, is the priority deadline for the Fall 2024 BA in Screenwriting Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application and their Get Acceptd application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Spring 2024 Applicants
December 1, 2023, is the priority deadline for the Spring 2024 BA in Screenwriting Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application and their Get Acceptd application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Cinematic Arts Scholarship Application Requirements
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General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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College of the Arts Cinematic Arts Scholarship
The Cinematic Arts Scholarship is a talent-based scholarship available to select incoming undergraduate students enrolled in the:
- BA in Animation and Visual Effects
- BA in Cinematic Arts
- BFA in Cinematic Arts Production
- BA in Games and Interactive Media
- BA in Screenwriting
Learn more about the Cinematic Arts Scholarship and how to apply.
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Student Employment
On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
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Contact Your Admissions Representative
Additional Program Contact
Alisa Barsegyan, [email protected], (626) 387-5725
Department of Cinematic Arts
Phone
(626) 815-6000, Ext. 5297
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Featured Faculty
Zachary Cheney
Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, College of the Arts; Chair and Assistant Professor of Screen Studies, Department of Cinematic Arts
Career Outlooks and Outcomes
College of the Arts Hosts Industry Spotlight at Warner Bros. Studios
The College of the Arts hosted the 2023 Industry Spotlight at the legendary Warner Bros. studios, giving students in cinematic arts, animation, screenwriting, theater, games, art, design, music, and journalism an opportunity to showcase their work.