Script Reader Pro

Gaining a screenwriting degree can be a great move for the aspiring writer.

Many of today’s professional writers are graduates of screenwriting programs and since the 1970’s they have become one of the primary entry routes into the industry.

At SRP we highly recommend attending a graduate course, or even a short course, as it is a great way of focussing the mind, learning to hit deadlines and making connections. Heck, even writer’s need to get out of the house sometimes.

Worldwide there are literally hundreds to choose from but, if you can, we’d recommend attending one of these—the 6 best courses in the world based on course structure, reputation, faculty, connections, location and alumni.

USC

http://cinema.usc.edu/programs/writing/

UCLA

http://www.tft.ucla.edu/programs/screenwriting/

AFI

http://www.afi.com/education/Conservatory/screenwriting.aspx

NYU

http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/object/screenwritingcert.html

Chapman University

http://ftv.chapman.edu/prospective/grad/graduate_screenwriting.cfm

Columbia University

http://wwwapp.cc.columbia.edu/art/app/arts/writing/index.jsp

Alternatively, another option is to enrol on one of the staggering amount of short courses and seminars available. UCLA, for example, offer excellent online and short courses: http://www.filmprograms.ucla.edu/online.htm