Modern Screenwriting

Modern Screenwriting a non-credit online course that provides an in-depth exploration of the skills and techniques needed to craft compelling stories for film, television, animation, and interactive media. The on-demand video lessons in the course are taught by faculty from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, alongside working screenwriters. Working with Yellowbrick, an ed-tech company, the program is fully online, on-demand, and available worldwide! Students receive a certificate of completion from NYU and Yellowbrick at the end of the course. 

Whether you’re considering a career as a writer, filmmaker, or producer - or have a story you are ready to share with the world, this course will give you the educational foundation you need to plan your next career steps. The 15-hour plus course includes five online course modules and related skill-building activities.

Hands typing on a laptop.

Writing on a laptop.

Topics discussed include:

  • Fundamentals of Writing for the Screen

  • Writing for Feature Film

  • Writing for Television and Episodic

  • Writing for Animation

  • Writing for Video Games and Interactive

If you're interested in breaking into or advancing in the screenwriting industry, this online enrichment certificate program is a great place to start!