Online High School Screenwriters Workshop
Develop your screenwriting skills in NYU Tisch's college-credit Online High School Screenwriters Workshop.
Explore storytelling for film and television while collaborating with other students from around the world. Learn the craft of screenwriting through asynchronous course modules, one-on-one feedback, and structured weekly deliverables.
Program Highlights:
Designed for Emerging Writers
Tailored for high school students interested in writing for the screen.Flexible Online Learning
Participate in an asynchronous model with live one-on-one meetings.Skill-Building Curriculum
Focused on idea development, character building, dialogue, and screenplay structure.College Credit
Earn 4 units of college credit upon successful completion.- Global Community
Engage with fellow storytellers from diverse backgrounds.
The application for Fall 2026 is now open.
The application deadline is September 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET.
What You’ll Learn:
What You’ll Learn: Screenwriting is both an individual and collaborative art. This program equips you with the skills to:
- Generate story ideas and create compelling characters
- Write scenes using proper screenplay format
- Analyze story arcs and thematic structure
- Deliver polished short scripts and treatments
- Receive and apply constructive feedback through critiques