Course summary

To us, a screenwriter is an artist in their own right, and should always be looking for ways to bend and break the rules. This programme aims to empower students to construct the mix of knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become the kind of screenwriter they want to be, broadening not just their core writing skills but their knowledge of the rapidly changing markets and contexts in which screenwriting occurs. We set frequent writing assignments and expect you to bring the results to class. You’ll workshop, analyse and develop the results of that work in regular workshop sessions, mirroring the developmental process common in screen industries and honing your analytical skills. Overall, we aim to equip our graduates to succeed - and to change the culture they choose to enter. The programme is part-time and remote, meaning it can be completed around other commitments without uprooting and moving to Edinburgh, however it’s also collaborative—you’ll work alongside your coursemates in online seminars and analyse each other’s work in online script workshops. This will help you to develop the collaborative skills and peer networks that are absolutely necessary for success in screen industries.