Associate of Fine Arts in Screenwriting

In the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Screenwriting program at NYFA Los Angeles, aspiring storytellers build a variety of creative and technical skills, completing a series of film and television scripts and projects. Through our hands-on approach, students hone their natural storytelling abilities and develop the techniques required to create compelling story structures, characters, conflict, and dialogue within their screenplays.
As many of our students wish to pursue ambitious goals in the competitive film, television, and entertainment industries, our students also learn to confidently pitch, produce, and sell their original projects. Guided by faculty who actively work in their respective fields, screenwriting students learn how to write a screenplay, developing their best ideas and concepts into refined, polished work.
Intensive classes that help students develop their writing skills across multiple media, including film, television, plays, and short films with electives in other media such as comic books and games
Skill building classes in story generation and genre studies
Business and pitching classes to prepare the students for the industry
Training and personalized guidance from experienced faculty and staff that actively work in the filmmaking, television, and entertainment industries
Access to and instruction on use of camera, sound, and lighting equipment, as well as a digital license to Final Draft screenwriting software
Exclusive guest lectures from industry leaders such as Screenwriters, Directors, Producers, and Actors

All students pursuing an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree from The New York Film Academy must be proficient in English and have earned a high school diploma (at a minimum) or an acceptable equivalent. Applicants must also submit a Creative Portfolio. All students pursuing an undergraduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final high school transcript in order to complete their application – TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 520 or higher (190 for computer-based test or 68 for internet-based test); IELTS 6 or the equivalent. – A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 520 Paper-based TOEFL Score.