Overview

Advertising. Corporate communication. Screenwriting. Social media. From the bookstore to the boardroom, writers build audiences, cultivate connections, and bring characters to life. SCAD writing students navigate the full range of storytelling in a program that covers pitching for film and television, podcasting, digital journalism, adaptation, fiction and creative nonfiction, multiplatform reporting, and more. As a student, you'll have opportunities to script immersive reality experiences, student-produced sitcoms and short films, and award-winning advertisements.

Careers in Writing course at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become an editor. Become a blogger. Become a communications director. Professional opportunities abound for writers in the world of media and more. SCAD writing graduates lead communication and content strategy at Bank of America, Facebook, and Gulfstream, write ad campaigns for top brands at Wunderman, and contribute to Refinery29, Buzzfeed, Eater, Gravy, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, the New Yorker, Teen Vogue, Wired, The Atlantic, and the Verge. Launch your career as a professional:

Discovery Communications
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Marvel Comics
Web/interactive writer
Journalist
Technical writer
Social media specialist
Marketing coordinator
Magazine staff writer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Fiction
The Art of Creative Nonfiction
Writing for Arts and Entertainment
Multi-platform and Immersive Storytelling
Convergent Journalism
Professional Freelance Writing: Storytelling to Story-selling
Writing for Emerging Media: Storytelling in the Digital Landscape

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-03-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00

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SCAD accepts applications year-round for all quarters, so there are no firm deadlines to apply.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

40095 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40095 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40095 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40095 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Savannah

993 - 1846 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Writing.

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Overview

Careers in Writing course at Savannah College of Art and Design

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Savannah

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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