MFA: Script & Screenwriting – Feature Film

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Degree?

• Fundamentals of story and character development
• Philosophical interpretation of films
• Skills for writing both short and full-length films
• The business side of the film industry
• Visual storytelling

By pursuing the feature film specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to watch a variety of films, read several screenplays, and write your own screenplays using what you’ve learned in the program. You’ll also receive feedback and critique from your professors and peers, with the goal of helping you grow as a writer and develop a polished finished product.

Additionally, you’ll have the flexibility to mix and match elective courses in areas such as documentary writing, animation storytelling, writing for network/cable, book-to-film adaptations, and screenplay coverage writing. That way, you can expand your skill set and explore your unique passions.

Potential Careers for MFA in Script and Screenwriting Degree Online Graduates

• Arts management personnel
• College professor
• Consultant
• Copywriter
• Director
• Producer
• Screenwriter
• Script doctor
• Script editor
• Studio executive

Benefits of Pursuing Your MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Degree Online with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Put your skills to the test as you write screenplays for both short and feature films.
• Pursue opportunities to submit your script work to festivals and competitions.
• Bolster your writing expertise as your instructors and peers evaluate your work to help you develop a professional, polished finished product.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)