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Become a Master Storyteller
Through personalized instruction from industry experts, Webster’s Scriptwriting bachelor’s degree will equip you with the storytelling skills, technical know-how, and business savvy to thrive in the competitive world of scriptwriting. You'll graduate ready to captivate audiences, collaborate with industry heavyweights, and leave your mark on the creative world.
Why Webster for Your Scriptwriting Degree?
Make Connections that Matter
From script critique to screen time, Webster’s Scriptwriting program connects you to Hollywood, Broadway and everywhere in-between. Analyze scripts for talent agencies and score internships through Webster's innovative partnerships. This program was specifically designed to equip and empower:
- Storytellers who want to turn their passion into a career
- Writers who want to learn the business side of scriptwriting
Strengthen Your Writing Skills
In the Scriptwriting degree program, you’ll develop a solid foundation in storytelling skills and narrative analysis. You’ll also acquire the practical knowledge needed to navigate the industry and transform your passion for writing into a fulfilling career. You will graduate with the skills to:
- Tell your story like a master director using action, imagery and dialogue.
- Hook your audience using story structure.
- Create characters that are real, relatable, and unforgettable.
- Capture your audience’s attention using suspense, tension and other techniques.
Craft a Compelling Narrative
With our BA in Scriptwriting classes, you’ll receive a comprehensive education with core courses focused on developing feature-length screenplays and teleplays of varying lengths. You’ll also build essential skills, such as pitching techniques, story bible creation and the business of the film industry so you graduate ready for a real-world career.
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Study in Person, Online, or Both
Take classes at our St. Louis, Missouri main campus, through Webster University Online, or a combination of the two. All options give you access to accomplished faculty, practicums and internship opportunities.
Create a Successful Future
A Scriptwriting degree from Webster University opens doors to a range of exciting career possibilities in the ever-evolving film, television, and theatre industries. As a graduate of our program, you’ll possess the storytelling acumen, writing proficiency, pitching skills and industry expertise needed to pursue a career such as:
Writer or Author
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Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals
We’re Here to Help
Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your Scriptwriting degree.
- Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
- Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
- A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.
An Education Nationally Recognized for Quality
Webster is an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Learn from Experts
Our faculty members have a combined 60 years working in the film industry. In our Scriptwriting classes, you’ll learn from accomplished screenwriters, television writers, story analysts, comic book authors and memoirists who know what it takes to be successful in your chosen career path.
Hear From One of Our Recent Graduates
"What I like most about Webster are the students, faculty and staff that make up our small campus."
- Liah Neudecker
BA in Scriptwriting and Media Communication, '21
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