Overview

See your work come to life through collaborations with talented peers across the creative spectrum from directors to actors, all while you learn from industry giants who regularly visit SCAD.

Careers in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become a story editor. Become a television writer. Become a story consultant. As you learn to write for the stage, for film, and for television, you will collaborate with students in our performing arts, film and television, animation, and sequential art programs to develop a diverse set of skills that will make you more marketable as a professional. SCAD dramatic writing students have gone on to work for production studios, major networks, theme parks, and more — and now it's your turn to join them. Launch your career as a professional:

Film or theater critic
Interactive content writer
Playwright
Screenwriter
Show writer for live entertainment
Story consultant
Story editor
Television writer
Video game narrative designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speaking of Ideas
Visual Culture in Context: Pre-Modern Global Perspectives
Visual Culture in Context: Making Modernities
Ink to Ideas: Critical Concepts in Literature and Writing
Digital Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-27 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Drama View 558 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official U.S. high school diploma or equivalent program
Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English
One to three recommendations may be submitted by professors, teachers, counselors, or community leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant's level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD.
Statement of purpose The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant's academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.
Portfolio, audition or writing submission

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year
Out-of-State

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41130 USD / year

≈ 41130 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

993 - 1846 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Savannah

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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