Overview

The Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media Major is offered by Ithaca College. Blockbuster and independent films screen in packed theaters. College students play video games with their friends and families on computers, television sets, and tablets. Breaking stories and updates stream from news and social media sources to our smartphones.

Key Facts

A powerful scriptwriter can craft a message that touches audiences via many formats, and as a student in the Writing for Film, Television, and Emerging Media B.F.A. program you’ll learn how to identify the platform that works best for the story you want to tell. You'll train to become a versatile, intellectually nimble writer who can create a universe that spans film, television, video games, and the web—bringing your characters and stories to the audience, wherever they may be. Professors will help you identify and hone your unique narrative voice and teach you to develop complex characters and compelling story worlds. By studying professional media and the work of fellow students, you’ll learn to analyze and critique other writers, addressing their strengths and weaknesses along with your own. As your technical skills and creative talents grow, you’ll learn to write as a member of a team. Collaborative class projects will give you a real writer’s room experience with peers who are also serious about developing professional-level creative work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Narrative Film, Television, and Emerging Media

Story: From Cave Paintings to Emerging Media

Media Industries

Writing for Screen Media

Structuring the Feature Film
Writing for Series TV

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 908 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary school report and official high school transcripts
One letter of recommendation or teacher evaluation
$60 application fee
SAT or ACT scores are optional, and SAT subject tests are not considered

International applicants must submit the following:

A complete and original secondary school transcript or marks sheet (grades) that bears the school seal and certifying signature of a school authority. Also submit official transcripts from all universities attended. Applicants must provide a certified English translation of all transcripts that are not in English.
A letter of recommendation from the principal, school head, or college counselor sent directly from your school to Ithaca College.
Proof of English proficiency

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

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year
Out-of-State

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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