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. In partnership with learning company Yellowbrick, the course is fully online 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!